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We learned about Amino Acids when we studied the four main macromolecules. Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein, a macromolecule. They relate to the picture becuase it features different types of Amino Acids.
Source: http://www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/20-Common-Amino-Acids-v3.png |
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We learned about Biomass when we discussed alternative energy sources. Biomass is organic matter that is burned to produce a fuel. It relates to the picture because it depicts plants being used to produce fuel.
Sources: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-caxbrA4ndIA/Tzsz3646NUI/AAAAAAAAM7s/1jt3x3N89II/s1600/biomass%2Blogo.gif |
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We learned about Catalysts when we reviewed the definition of an enzyme. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction. It relates to this picture becuase enzymes are a type of catalyst.
Sources: http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu/~edudev/LabTutorials/HIV/images/enzyme.jpg |
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We learned about decomposers when we studied food chains and food webs. Decomposers are organisms that break down organic material and come at the end of a food chain. It relates to this picture because mushrooms are decomposers.
Sources: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Giant_Mushrooms_-_Auckland.jpg |
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We learned about energy levels whilst studying food chains and food webs. Energy levels are the amount of energy on a layer of an energy pyramid. It relates to the picture becuase it shows an energy pyramid.
Sources: http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/158860347.png |
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We studied flagella while learning about adaptations of unicellular organisms.
A flagellum is a whip-like appendage that is attached to the body of some unicellular organisms. It relates to the picture because the organism in the picture has flagella.
Sources: https://microfour.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/flagella.jpg
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We learned about genes while we studied genetics. Genes are a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring. They relate to this picture because it depicts a gene.
Sources: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/genetics/vgec/diagrams/21%20Gene%20unravelled.jpg/image_preview |
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We learned about homeostasis while studying our bodily functions. Homeostasis is your body's way of maintaing a state of balance. It relates to the picture becuase sweating is your body's way of stabilizing your temperature.
Sources: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_luksv1alI-A/TNDrxGjwBwI/AAAAAAAACUw/nuflDBCi3lU/s1600/Sweating.jpg |
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We learned about innate behaviour while studying learned traits and inborn traits. Innate behaviour is a trait which is developmentally fixed and is not a result of experience. The photo shows examples of innate traits.
Sources: https://dr282zn36sxxg.cloudfront.net/datastreams/f-d%3Aa9b1820001fdf2a9b058d9073d2e1eccadc79529ffdbba575250c2f7%2BIMAGE_THUMB_POSTCARD%2BIMAGE_THUMB_POSTCARD.1 |
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Juvenile animals relate to biology because they are young living organisms. The picture shows a baby bird or a juvenile.
Sources: https://bybio.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/baby-barn-swallow-2.jpg?w=584&h=389 |
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We learned about karyotypes while studying genetics. Karyotypes are the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species. The picture shows a human karyotype.
Sources: http://www.mun.ca/biology/scarr/Karyotype_Denver_system.jpg |
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We learned about lysosomes while studying cell structures. Lysosomes are organelles in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes. The picture depicts a lysosome.
Sources: http://mrmitchellsbiology.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/4/2/10422385/1873847_orig.png |
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We learned about the mitochondria while studying cell structures. The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell becuase it produces energy. The picture depicts a mitochondria.
Sources: http://www.ccwcs.org/sites/default/files/imports/Mitochondria_0.JPG |
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We learned about the nucleus while studying cell structures. The nucleus stores the genetic information of the cell. The picture depicts the nucleus of an animal cell.
Sources: http://philschatz.com/anatomy-book/resources/0318_Nucleus.jpg |
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We learned about organisms throughout the course because they are a form of life. Organisms are an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. The picture shows polar bears which are organisms.
Source: http://science.psu.edu/alert/photos/miscphotos/PolarBearCubs.jpg |
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We learned about populations while studying population patterns. A population is all the inhabitants of a particular area. The picture shows a percent of the human population.
Sources: http://www.haaretz.com/polopoly_fs/1.484659.1380725914%21/image/730015244.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_640/730015244.jpg |
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Quarternary Structure is an arrangement of multiple folded protein subunits in a multi-subunit complex. It relates to macromolecules and their formation. The picture shows the structure visually.
Sources: https://sallyarjoon.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/quaternary_structure.jpg |
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We learned about cellular respiration while discussing cellular processes. Cellular Respiration is the process that converts biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP. The picture demonstrates the process of cellular respiration.
Sources: http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/76691244.png |
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We learned about speciation whilst studying evolution. Speciation is when isolated biological populations evolve to become distinct species. The picture shows speciation because one species turned into two animals due to geogrphical isolation (the river).
Sources: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2iQfID6gazo/T-hRkcPsiHI/AAAAAAAAABU/eXqIhno4olw/s1600/allopatric_speciation_by_evilfishgirl-d33i2tj.jpg |
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We learned about telophase while studying mitosis. Telophase is the final stage mitosis in a eukaryotic cell. The picture shows a cell during this stage of cell division.
Sources: http://www.edupic.net/Images/Mitosis/telophase.png |
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We learned about unicellular organisms while studying their adaptations. A unicellular organism is an organism that consists of only one cell. The picture shows a single cell.
Sources: http://www.genebiomarkers.com/gbm_images/content/singlebluecell.jpg |
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We learned about vacuoles whilst studying cell structures. A vacuole is a part of a cell that stores water and waste. The picture shows a vacuole in a plant cell.
Sources: http://www.scientificlib.com/en/Biology/Cell/images/PlantCellVacuole.jpg |
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We learned about the water cycle whilst studying Earth's systems and processes. The water cycle is the constant movement of water through the biosphere. The picture depicts the water cycle.
Sources: http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/146/images/WaterCycle-Kids-USGS.jpg |
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We learned about xylem while studying vascular and nonvascular plants. Xylem transports water from the roots of the plants to the leaves. The picture depicts xylem.
Sources: http://img.sparknotes.com/figures/D/de8ebcc8ff4d3a7214b83f580ad855f3/xylem2.gif |
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We learned about the y-chromosome during genetics. The y-chromosome is one of two sex chromosomes (allosomes) in mammals, including humans, and many other animals. The picture shows a boy because only boys posses y-chromosomes.
Sources: http://www.nicolesteedphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Boy_3.jpg |
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I learned about zooplankton while I constructed my own food web. Zooplankton are tiny, primary consumers in the ocean. The picture shows a Zooplankton.
Sources: http://animalia-life.com/data_images/zooplankton/zooplankton4.jpg |
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