Term | Definition |
Cell Cycle | Process where cells grow, replicate DNA and divide. |
Mitosis | Asexual Reproduction |
Chromosome | Compacted strands of DNA (there are 23 pair). |
Gene | Segments of DNA that code for a protein or trait. |
Diploid | Having a full set of chromosomes. |
Nucleotide | Building block of DNA. |
Gap 1 Phase | Cells grow and carry out daily life functions. |
S Phase | DNA replicates during this phase and doubles the amount of DNA. |
Gap 2 Phase | The cell creates new organelles and grows in size in preparation to divide. |
M Phase | This phase is where cell division occurs and it can either be mitosis or meiosis. |
Diffusion | Process where molecules move from a high concentration to a low concentration without using ATP. |
Active Transport | Process where molecules move from a low concentration to a high concentration using ATP. |
Photosynthesis | Process that takes inorganic molecules and turns them into organic molecules using energy from the sun. |
Cellular Respiration | Process that turns Glucose into a usable form of energy for the cells. |
Nucleus | Organelle that is involved in the reproduction of cells and stores genetic material. |
Interphase | The phase of the cell cycle where cells go about their daily functions. Cells spend most of their time here. |
Starch | The polymer of Carbohydrates that is created by bonding glucose together. |
Nucleic Acids | The organic molecule of which DNA is a polymer of. |
Asexual Reproduction | Form of reproduction in which the offspring are genetically identical to the parent. |
ATP | Energy that cells use to carry out life functions. |
Homeostasis | Maintaining a stable internal environment. |
Ecological Succession | Process of which an ecosystem recovers after being damaged usually from a natural disaster like a forest fire. |
Autotrophs | Producers that can make their own food through photosynthesis. |
Hetertrophs | Consumers that eat other organisms to gain energy. |
Decomposers | Organisms that return nutrients to the soil after breaking down dead organic matter. |
Enzymes | Speed up or slow down chemical reactions. Another name is catalyst. |