The cell

Question 1

Cell

Answer 1

The cell is the simplest/ smallest form of life

Question 2

Essential features of a cell

Answer 2

1. Plasma membrane: Separation from the non-living environment.
2. Nucleic acids/ DNA/RNA: Store and transmit information
3. ATP/Mitochondria: Ability to metabolize/harvest energy
4. Ability to reproduce

Question 3

The only two sources of energy is…

Answer 3

1. The sun
2. Chemical compounds

Question 4

Explain central dogma. Model as well

Answer 4

The process of DNA is converted to RNA and then proteins

Question 5

Five things all living organisms have in common

Answer 5

1. Cells
2. Information (DNA)
3. Replication/Reproduction
4. Evolution
5. Energy

Question 6

DNA

Answer 6

Storage of information

Question 7

RNA

Answer 7

1. Created from a DNA template
2. Responsible for synthesizing proteins through nucleic acids

Question 8

Transcription

Answer 8

Synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

Question 9

Translation

Answer 9

Converts nucleic acids from RNA to proteins

Question 10

Gene

Answer 10

DNA sequence converts to specific Protein Product/trait

Question 11

What is a mutation? How do mutations form?

Answer 11

A genetic change resulting from DNA replication error.

Question 12

Plasma membrane

Answer 12

A barrier from the cell to nonliving organism or the environment.

Question 13

Nucleus

Answer 13

Stores the cells DNA

Question 14

Cytoplasm

Answer 14

Contains all of the cells besides the nuclei’s

Question 15

Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

Answer 15

Prokaryotes: Cells without a nucleus

Eukaryotes: Cell with a nucleus

Question 16

The three domains of life

Answer 16

Bacteria: A single-celled organism, with no nucleus, genes differ from eukarya

Archaea: A single cell organism, no nucleus, genes similar to eukarya

Eukarya: Have a nucleus

Question 17

ATP

Answer 17

1. Goes in and out of the cell to store and harvest energy
2. Also a signaling molecule
3. Also responsible for cell growth and division

Question 18

Differences between bacteria, archaea, and eukarya

Answer 18

1. Bacteria and Archea are all made up of microorganisms. Eukarya is made up of plants animals and microorganisms.

Question 19

Metabolism

Answer 19

energy storage and conversion with ATP