ZM 8/21-9/8 TEST review Bio/Botany

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What is the cell theory?

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The idea that all living things are made of cells or their products.

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What is cladistics?

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A method of classification of animals and plants according to the proportion of measurable characteristics that they have in common.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond that involves the sharing of electrons.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Simple cells without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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What is a gene locus?

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The specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome.

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What are eukaryotes?

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Complex cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classification of living organisms.

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What are lipids?

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A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes.

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What is surface tension?

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The cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

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What is adhesion?

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The attraction between different types of molecules.