Warm up #93
1. Name the three main components of the Circulatory system.
2. Describe one function of the Circulatory System.
Warm up #92
1. Explain what a neuron is.
2. Which part of the neuron receives information from an adjacent neuron or the environment?
Warm up #91
1. What are the two main branches of the nervous system?
2. Explain what the function of the peripheral nervous system is.
Warm up #90
1. Explain what tissue is.
2. Name the four types of tissue.
Warm up #89
1. Name the five levels of organization from smallest to biggest.
2. What is an organ? Provide one example.
Warm up #88
1. Explain what a geologic time scale is.
2. Which level of the time scale is the broadest?
Warm up #87
1. What is speciation?
2. Name the three types of isolating mechanisms.
Warm up #86
1. Explain what a taxon is.
2. Taxonomists use a two word naming system called…
Warm up #85
1. How old is Earth?
2. Explain Miller and Urey’s Experiment. What was the outcome?
Warm up #84
1. Which type of selection occurs when individuals at the center of the bell curve have higher fitness than those at either end?
2. Describe disruptive selection.
Warm up #83
1. Explain what vestigial structures are.
2. What are homologous structures?
Warm up #82
1. Describe what a single gene trait is.
2. How many phenotypes does a single gene trait have?
Warm up #88
1. Explain what a geologic time scale is.
2. Which level of the time scale is the broadest?
Warm up #87
1. What is speciation?
2. Name the three types of isolating mechanisms.
Warm up #86
1. Explain what a taxon is.
2. Taxonomists use a two word naming system called…
Warm up #85
1. How old is Earth?
2. Explain Miller and Urey’s Experiment. What was the outcome?
Warm up #84
1. Which type of selection occurs when individuals at the center of the bell curve have higher fitness than those at either end?
2. Describe disruptive selection.
Warm up #83
1. Explain what vestigial structures are.
2. What are homologous structures?
Warm up #82
1. Describe what a single gene trait is.
2. How many phenotypes does a single gene trait have?
Warm up #81
1. Describe what a paleontologist does.
2. Compare and contrast relative and radioactive dating.
Warm up #80
1. Explain what fitness is.
2. Describe the concept of Descent with Modifications.
Warm up #79
Explain what adaptations are.
Name the 3 types of adaptations.
Warm up #78
1. What is evolution?
2. Describe some things that Darwin saw on his voyage.
Warm up #77
Name the technique used to manipulate DNA
Provide one PRO and one CON regarding DNA manipulation.
Warm up #76
1. What is a mutation?
2. Name 2 ways that mutations can occur.
Warm up #75
1. Explain what translation is.
2. The 3 bases (triplets) on the mRNA strand are also known as a
Warm up #74
Explain what RNA polymerase does.
What is used as the template to make the mRNA strand?
Warm up #73
Name the 3 steps of transcription.
Explain what happens to the mRNA after it is made.
Warm up #72
Warm up #71
1. Explain the purpose of DNA transcription.
2. Where does DNA transcription occur?
Warm up #70
1. Explain what gel electrophoresis is.
2. The molecules on the gel are separated by…
Warm up #69
1. Explain what helicase does.
2. Explain the function of ligase.
Warm up #68
1. What is the purpose of DNA replication?
2. Where does replication occur?
Warm up #67
1. Name the two types of purines and pyrimidines.
2. How are the two strands of DNA held together?
Warm up #66
1. Describe the structure of DNA.
2. Name the 3 components of a nucleotide, the monomer of DNA.
Warm up #65
Describe the relationship between DNA and genes.
2. What technique did Rosalind Franklin use to discover the structure of DNA?
Warm up #64
1. Explain what Dactyloscopy is.
2. Name the three types of fingerprint patterns.
Warm up #63
1. Explain how gender is shown in a pedigree
2. Determine the allele pairs for each box. (see me if you missed this one)
Warm up #62
Describe Mendel’s 3 conclusions.
Warm up #61
1. Explain what probability is.
2. Draw a Punnett square showing a cross between two heterozygous tall plants (Tt).
Warm up #60
Aa crossed with Aa. Do a Punnett square cross.
Name the possible GENOTYPES of the offspring.
What percent will show the dominant trait?
Warm up #59
1. Explain what an allele is.
2. Explain the difference between phenotype and genotype.
Warm up #58
1. Who was Gregor Mendel and what did he study?
2. Explain true breeding.
Warm up #57
1.Describe 3 differences between mitosis and meiosis.
Warm up #56
1.Describe what happens during crossing over.
2. What is one goal of meiosis?
Warm up #55
1. What type of cells are somatic cells?
2. Explain what a chromosome is
Warm up #54
1. Explain what cancer is.
2. Provide two characteristics of cancer.
Warm up #53
1.Mitosis is divided into 4 phases. Name the phases in order.
2.Explain what cytokinesis is.
Warm up #52
1. Name the two main stages of the cell cycle.
2. What are the three stages of interphase? During which phase does the DNA duplicate?
Warm up #51
1. What are the formulas for calculating surface area and volume?
2. Describe two reasons why a cell cannot get too big.
Warm up #50
1.Explain what population density is.
2. What four factors affect population size?
Warm up #49
1.Compare and contrast primary and secondary succession.
2. The first species to populate an area is called a
Warm up #48
1.What are the two ways that water can move back into the atmosphere ? Where do they occur?
2. What is NOT recycled through the Earth’s ecosystem?
Warm up #47
1.In your opinion, which biome would you like to live in or visit and why?
2. Which biome is the least desirable? Explain why.
Warm up #46
1.Malaria is a disease caused by a mosquito. Illness and even death of the host can occur. What kind of symbiotic relationship is this?
2. Define competition and provide one example
Warm up #45
1.Describe what carnivores eat and give one example.
2. What are two types of detritivores? Explain their roles in the ecosystem.
Warm up #44
1.Which level of organization is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area?
2. Describe what a biome is.
Warm up #43
1.Provide one example of a food chain.
2. Each level of a food pyramid is called a
3. What is biomass?
Warm up #42
1.Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors.
2. Describe what a habitat is.
Warm up #41
1.What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle?
2. What are the products (2) of the electron transport chain?
Warm up #40
1.Where does glycolysis take place? What are the products of glycolysis?
2. Name the two types of fermentation.
Warm up #39
1.Explain what cellular respiration is.
2. Write the balanced chemical equation for cellular respiration.
Warm up #38
1.Where does the light-dependent reaction take place? Calvin cycle?
2. Name the products of the light-dependent reaction. Name the products of the Calvin cycle.
Warm up #37
1.Write the overall balanced equation for photosynthesis
2. The pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs the visible light is called
Warm up #36
1.Describe the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs.
2. Name the three components of ATP.
Warm up #35
1.Describe what chromatography is.
2. Name three uses for chromatography
Warm up #34
1.Compare and contrast passive and active transport.
2. Name the two types of endocytosis
Warm up #33
1.Name the 3 types of passive transport.
2. Describe what happens when a solution reaches equilibrium.
Warm up #32
1.Name three functions of the cell membrane.
Warm up #31
1.What are the three main components of the cell membrane?
2. Explain how the phospholipid molecules are positioned in the lipid bilayer.
Warm up #30
1.Describe the function of the mitochondria.
2. What is the rough ER? Describe the function of the rough ER.
Warm up #29
1.Describe the function of the golgi apparatus.
2. What are lysosomes? Describe why they are important.
Warm up #28
1.Name 4 structures that are found in ALL cells.
2. Where is the DNA in prokaryotes? Where is the DNA in eukaryotes?
Warm up #27
1.Describe two differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
2. Provide one part of the cell theory
Warm up #26
1.When Robert Hooke looked through his microscope, what did he see?
2. How do you calculate total magnification?
Warm up #25
1.Describe the two ways that a catalyst affects a chemical reaction.
2. Why is the enzyme/substrate complex thought of as a lock and key.
Warm up #24
1.What are the monomers of nucleic acids?
2. Name the two types of nucleic acids and describe their functions.
Warm up #23
1.Describe the four parts of an amino acid and provide a drawing.
2. Name the 6 main functions of proteins.
Warm up #22
1.Lipids are made up of what two components?
2. Describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Warm up #21
1.Name the four types of organic molecules found in living things.
2. Describe the two main functions of carbohydrates.
Warm up #20
1.How many bonds can carbon make?
2. What is a macromolecule?
Warm up #19
1.Identify the following as homogeneous or heterogeneous: (1) sprite and (2) dirt in water.
2. Describe the difference between a solute and a solvent.
Warm up #18
1. List at least 5 characteristics of living things.
Warm up #17
1.Describe how acids and bases are different. Indicate the pH range and which ions are present.
2. What is a pH indicator?
Warm up #16
1. Elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction is known as
2. Explain what equilibrium is
Warm up #15
1.Draw two water molecules and their interaction through hydrogen bonding.
2.Describe what a chemical reaction is.
Warm up #14
1.Describe what a polar molecule is and provide an example.
2. List at least 2 properties of water.
Warm up #13
1.Name the 5 steps of sketching a crime scene.
2. How did Dr. Fisher die?
Warm up #12
1.Name the 4 types of chemical bonds and describe how the bonds are formed.
Warm up #11
1. Explain what an isotope is.
2. Which type of electrons are important for the formation of chemical bonds?
Warm up #10
1. Identify the 3 main subatomic particles and describe their location and charge.
2. Explain the difference between a molecule and a compound.
Warm up #9
1. Explain what density is.
2. Write the formula for calculating density.
Warm up #8
1. Which variable is plotted on the X-axis of a graph? Y-axis?
2. Which part of a graph helps the viewer to identify the different parts of a graph?
Warm up #7
1. What is Mass?
2. Conversions: 200 g = ___ kg
___ mg = 0.050 g
Warm up #6
1.What is the base unit of length?
2.Conversion: Use your stairstep
2000 mg = ____ g
Warm up #5
1.Describe what a crime scene is.
2. Provide an example of trace evidence.
Warm up #4
1.Name the 8 steps of the Scientific Method
Warm up #3
1.Taylor wants to test whether adding more sugar makes bread rise higher. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
Warm up #2
1.Describe the difference between an observation and inference.
2. How is a qualitative observation different from a quantitative observation?
Warm up #1
Provide 3 laboratory safety rules.
1. Name the three main components of the Circulatory system.
2. Describe one function of the Circulatory System.
Warm up #92
1. Explain what a neuron is.
2. Which part of the neuron receives information from an adjacent neuron or the environment?
Warm up #91
1. What are the two main branches of the nervous system?
2. Explain what the function of the peripheral nervous system is.
Warm up #90
1. Explain what tissue is.
2. Name the four types of tissue.
Warm up #89
1. Name the five levels of organization from smallest to biggest.
2. What is an organ? Provide one example.
Warm up #88
1. Explain what a geologic time scale is.
2. Which level of the time scale is the broadest?
Warm up #87
1. What is speciation?
2. Name the three types of isolating mechanisms.
Warm up #86
1. Explain what a taxon is.
2. Taxonomists use a two word naming system called…
Warm up #85
1. How old is Earth?
2. Explain Miller and Urey’s Experiment. What was the outcome?
Warm up #84
1. Which type of selection occurs when individuals at the center of the bell curve have higher fitness than those at either end?
2. Describe disruptive selection.
Warm up #83
1. Explain what vestigial structures are.
2. What are homologous structures?
Warm up #82
1. Describe what a single gene trait is.
2. How many phenotypes does a single gene trait have?
Warm up #88
1. Explain what a geologic time scale is.
2. Which level of the time scale is the broadest?
Warm up #87
1. What is speciation?
2. Name the three types of isolating mechanisms.
Warm up #86
1. Explain what a taxon is.
2. Taxonomists use a two word naming system called…
Warm up #85
1. How old is Earth?
2. Explain Miller and Urey’s Experiment. What was the outcome?
Warm up #84
1. Which type of selection occurs when individuals at the center of the bell curve have higher fitness than those at either end?
2. Describe disruptive selection.
Warm up #83
1. Explain what vestigial structures are.
2. What are homologous structures?
Warm up #82
1. Describe what a single gene trait is.
2. How many phenotypes does a single gene trait have?
Warm up #81
1. Describe what a paleontologist does.
2. Compare and contrast relative and radioactive dating.
Warm up #80
1. Explain what fitness is.
2. Describe the concept of Descent with Modifications.
Warm up #79
Explain what adaptations are.
Name the 3 types of adaptations.
Warm up #78
1. What is evolution?
2. Describe some things that Darwin saw on his voyage.
Warm up #77
Name the technique used to manipulate DNA
Provide one PRO and one CON regarding DNA manipulation.
Warm up #76
1. What is a mutation?
2. Name 2 ways that mutations can occur.
Warm up #75
1. Explain what translation is.
2. The 3 bases (triplets) on the mRNA strand are also known as a
Warm up #74
Explain what RNA polymerase does.
What is used as the template to make the mRNA strand?
Warm up #73
Name the 3 steps of transcription.
Explain what happens to the mRNA after it is made.
Warm up #72
- Name the 3 types of RNA.
- Write the complementary strand of mRNA using the DNA template.
Warm up #71
1. Explain the purpose of DNA transcription.
2. Where does DNA transcription occur?
Warm up #70
1. Explain what gel electrophoresis is.
2. The molecules on the gel are separated by…
Warm up #69
1. Explain what helicase does.
2. Explain the function of ligase.
Warm up #68
1. What is the purpose of DNA replication?
2. Where does replication occur?
Warm up #67
1. Name the two types of purines and pyrimidines.
2. How are the two strands of DNA held together?
Warm up #66
1. Describe the structure of DNA.
2. Name the 3 components of a nucleotide, the monomer of DNA.
Warm up #65
Describe the relationship between DNA and genes.
2. What technique did Rosalind Franklin use to discover the structure of DNA?
Warm up #64
1. Explain what Dactyloscopy is.
2. Name the three types of fingerprint patterns.
Warm up #63
1. Explain how gender is shown in a pedigree
2. Determine the allele pairs for each box. (see me if you missed this one)
Warm up #62
Describe Mendel’s 3 conclusions.
Warm up #61
1. Explain what probability is.
2. Draw a Punnett square showing a cross between two heterozygous tall plants (Tt).
Warm up #60
Aa crossed with Aa. Do a Punnett square cross.
Name the possible GENOTYPES of the offspring.
What percent will show the dominant trait?
Warm up #59
1. Explain what an allele is.
2. Explain the difference between phenotype and genotype.
Warm up #58
1. Who was Gregor Mendel and what did he study?
2. Explain true breeding.
Warm up #57
1.Describe 3 differences between mitosis and meiosis.
Warm up #56
1.Describe what happens during crossing over.
2. What is one goal of meiosis?
Warm up #55
1. What type of cells are somatic cells?
2. Explain what a chromosome is
Warm up #54
1. Explain what cancer is.
2. Provide two characteristics of cancer.
Warm up #53
1.Mitosis is divided into 4 phases. Name the phases in order.
2.Explain what cytokinesis is.
Warm up #52
1. Name the two main stages of the cell cycle.
2. What are the three stages of interphase? During which phase does the DNA duplicate?
Warm up #51
1. What are the formulas for calculating surface area and volume?
2. Describe two reasons why a cell cannot get too big.
Warm up #50
1.Explain what population density is.
2. What four factors affect population size?
Warm up #49
1.Compare and contrast primary and secondary succession.
2. The first species to populate an area is called a
Warm up #48
1.What are the two ways that water can move back into the atmosphere ? Where do they occur?
2. What is NOT recycled through the Earth’s ecosystem?
Warm up #47
1.In your opinion, which biome would you like to live in or visit and why?
2. Which biome is the least desirable? Explain why.
Warm up #46
1.Malaria is a disease caused by a mosquito. Illness and even death of the host can occur. What kind of symbiotic relationship is this?
2. Define competition and provide one example
Warm up #45
1.Describe what carnivores eat and give one example.
2. What are two types of detritivores? Explain their roles in the ecosystem.
Warm up #44
1.Which level of organization is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area?
2. Describe what a biome is.
Warm up #43
1.Provide one example of a food chain.
2. Each level of a food pyramid is called a
3. What is biomass?
Warm up #42
1.Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors.
2. Describe what a habitat is.
Warm up #41
1.What is the main purpose of the Krebs cycle?
2. What are the products (2) of the electron transport chain?
Warm up #40
1.Where does glycolysis take place? What are the products of glycolysis?
2. Name the two types of fermentation.
Warm up #39
1.Explain what cellular respiration is.
2. Write the balanced chemical equation for cellular respiration.
Warm up #38
1.Where does the light-dependent reaction take place? Calvin cycle?
2. Name the products of the light-dependent reaction. Name the products of the Calvin cycle.
Warm up #37
1.Write the overall balanced equation for photosynthesis
2. The pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs the visible light is called
Warm up #36
1.Describe the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs.
2. Name the three components of ATP.
Warm up #35
1.Describe what chromatography is.
2. Name three uses for chromatography
Warm up #34
1.Compare and contrast passive and active transport.
2. Name the two types of endocytosis
Warm up #33
1.Name the 3 types of passive transport.
2. Describe what happens when a solution reaches equilibrium.
Warm up #32
1.Name three functions of the cell membrane.
Warm up #31
1.What are the three main components of the cell membrane?
2. Explain how the phospholipid molecules are positioned in the lipid bilayer.
Warm up #30
1.Describe the function of the mitochondria.
2. What is the rough ER? Describe the function of the rough ER.
Warm up #29
1.Describe the function of the golgi apparatus.
2. What are lysosomes? Describe why they are important.
Warm up #28
1.Name 4 structures that are found in ALL cells.
2. Where is the DNA in prokaryotes? Where is the DNA in eukaryotes?
Warm up #27
1.Describe two differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
2. Provide one part of the cell theory
Warm up #26
1.When Robert Hooke looked through his microscope, what did he see?
2. How do you calculate total magnification?
Warm up #25
1.Describe the two ways that a catalyst affects a chemical reaction.
2. Why is the enzyme/substrate complex thought of as a lock and key.
Warm up #24
1.What are the monomers of nucleic acids?
2. Name the two types of nucleic acids and describe their functions.
Warm up #23
1.Describe the four parts of an amino acid and provide a drawing.
2. Name the 6 main functions of proteins.
Warm up #22
1.Lipids are made up of what two components?
2. Describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Warm up #21
1.Name the four types of organic molecules found in living things.
2. Describe the two main functions of carbohydrates.
Warm up #20
1.How many bonds can carbon make?
2. What is a macromolecule?
Warm up #19
1.Identify the following as homogeneous or heterogeneous: (1) sprite and (2) dirt in water.
2. Describe the difference between a solute and a solvent.
Warm up #18
1. List at least 5 characteristics of living things.
Warm up #17
1.Describe how acids and bases are different. Indicate the pH range and which ions are present.
2. What is a pH indicator?
Warm up #16
1. Elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction is known as
2. Explain what equilibrium is
Warm up #15
1.Draw two water molecules and their interaction through hydrogen bonding.
2.Describe what a chemical reaction is.
Warm up #14
1.Describe what a polar molecule is and provide an example.
2. List at least 2 properties of water.
Warm up #13
1.Name the 5 steps of sketching a crime scene.
2. How did Dr. Fisher die?
Warm up #12
1.Name the 4 types of chemical bonds and describe how the bonds are formed.
Warm up #11
1. Explain what an isotope is.
2. Which type of electrons are important for the formation of chemical bonds?
Warm up #10
1. Identify the 3 main subatomic particles and describe their location and charge.
2. Explain the difference between a molecule and a compound.
Warm up #9
1. Explain what density is.
2. Write the formula for calculating density.
Warm up #8
1. Which variable is plotted on the X-axis of a graph? Y-axis?
2. Which part of a graph helps the viewer to identify the different parts of a graph?
Warm up #7
1. What is Mass?
2. Conversions: 200 g = ___ kg
___ mg = 0.050 g
Warm up #6
1.What is the base unit of length?
2.Conversion: Use your stairstep
2000 mg = ____ g
Warm up #5
1.Describe what a crime scene is.
2. Provide an example of trace evidence.
Warm up #4
1.Name the 8 steps of the Scientific Method
Warm up #3
1.Taylor wants to test whether adding more sugar makes bread rise higher. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
Warm up #2
1.Describe the difference between an observation and inference.
2. How is a qualitative observation different from a quantitative observation?
Warm up #1
Provide 3 laboratory safety rules.