terms

Question 1

solute

Answer 1

what dissolves in a solvent; the mixture is called a solution

Question 2

solvent

Answer 2

the medium where the solute dissolves in

Question 3

concentrated

Answer 3

high solute, low water

Question 4

diluted

Answer 4

low solute, high water

Question 5

osmotic pressure

Answer 5

pressure created by water across a membrane

Question 6

isotonic

Answer 6

if the fluid (solute concentration) inside (cytoplasm) EQUALS outside a cell

cell is normal, no water movement

Question 7

hypotonic

Answer 7

if the fluid outside a cell < cytoplasm e.g. cell in freshwater

water movement into cell. cell swells and may burst

Question 8

hypertonic

Answer 8

if the fluid outside a cell > cytoplasm e.g. cell in saltwater

water movement out of cell. cell shrivels and shrinks

Question 9

geology

Answer 9

the study of the earth and everything in it

Question 10

paleontology

Answer 10

the study of ancient life particularly fossils

Question 11

biochemistry

Answer 11

It is the study of the chemical reactions that occur and the chemical compounds found in the body of an organism.

Question 12

ATP

Answer 12

adenosine triphosphate
(energy molecule)

Question 13

herbivore

Answer 13

These animals primarily consume plants. Examples include cows, sheep, and rabbits.

Question 14

omnivore

Answer 14

These animals consume both plants and animals. Examples include bears, raccoons, and humans

Question 15

carnivore

Answer 15

These animals primarily consume meat. Examples include lions, tigers, and wolves.