click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Growth of Organisms
Growth Factors and Cell Division
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Which stage do the chromatids pull APART? | Anaphase |
Which stage of cell division does the DNA change from chromatin to chromosomes? | Prophase |
Which stage of cell division are there TWO nuclei with identical DNA? | Telophase |
Which stage of cell division do the chromosomes line up in the middle? | Metaphase |
Which stage does the DNA double before Mitosis begins? | Interphase |
When do the two daughter cells completely split apart? | Cytokinesis |
Why does the body go through mitosis? | growth and repair |
What are the four stages that divide the nucleus to make two identical daughter cells? | MITOSIS |
What is the type of DNA that is rod shaped structure of DNA that is more organized for cell division | Chromosomes |
What is the form of the DNA most of the time when the cell is NOT dividing? | Chromatin |
What is the end result of mitosis? | Two IDENTICAL daughter cells |
"Identical" | Genetically the same. SAME DNA |
The ______________ refers to the surroundings and conditions in which a plant or animal lives and operates. | environment |
_____________ is the science of the genes which determine how an organism inherits physical and behavioral characteristics. | Genetics |
Genes are made up of _______ | DNA |
Genes hold information that decides what characteristics are inherited from the __________ of the organism | parent |
What are four major environmental factors that can influence growth in organisms? | light, water, space, food |
True or False: Since plants are rooted in place, they cannot respond to external stimuli. | False |
If a plant lacks water, what may happen to it? | it may wilt |
If a plant lacks nutrients, what may happen to it? | It may be stunted |
How do animals behave when there is more food, water, and living space in an ecosystem? | less competition |
a nonliving thing that influences or affects an ecosystem and the organisms in it | abiotic factor |
a living organism that shapes its environment | biotic factor |
Any factor, whether abiotic or biotic, that influences living organisms | environmental factor |
The process of increasing in size and maturity | growth |
True or False: All growth is due to the environment. | False |
How do animals behave when there is less food, water, and living space in an ecosystem? | more competition |
Availability of Food | Environmental |
Baldness | Genetic |
Amount of Rain | Environmental |
Sunlight | Environmental |
Face Shape | Genetic |
Disease Resistance | Genetic |
Curly Hair | Genetic |