Semester 1 Review

What is an example of secondary succession?

• Volcanic Island Formations

• Natural Disasters (Forest Fire)

• bare rock

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

What would increase CO2 in the atmosphere? Give AT LEAST 2 examples.

• Increase of factory emissions (burning/COMBUSTION fossil fuels), Plant and Animal respiration

• Photosynthesis, Fossils and Fossil Fuel Creation

• Ocean Uptake, Root Respiration

• Decay of Organisms, Ocean Uptake

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What is the role of microorganisms (bacteria) in the nitrogen cycle?

• Converting (fixing) nitrogen into different and usable forms

• Increasing atmospheric nitrogen levels

• Decomposing organic matter into carbon dioxide

• Absorbing nitrogen from the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Place the levels of organization in order from Least complex to Most complex: Molecules, Organelles, Cells, Organ, Organism, Organ Systems, Tissues.

• Molecules, Organelles, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism

• Organism, Organ Systems, Organs, Tissues, Cells, Organelles, Molecules

• Cells, Molecules, Organelles, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism

• Organ Systems, Organism, Organs, Tissues, Cells, Organelles, Molecules

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

List the functions of each of the 4 biomolecules. Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

• Short term (quick) energy

• Long term energy/storage

• Support (muscles)

• Genetic Material

List the 3 concepts that make up the cell theory.

• Cells are the basic unit of life.

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

• All living things are made up of one or more cells.

• Cells can exist independently of other cells.

List at least 3 characteristics for prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotes: Unicellular, No Nucleus, No membrane-bound organelles

• Eukaryotes: Unicellular/Multicellular, Nucleus, Membrane-bound organelles

• Prokaryotes: Multicellular, Nucleus, Membrane-bound organelles

• Eukaryotes: Unicellular, No Nucleus, No membrane-bound organelles

What 4 structures do eukaryotes and prokaryotes (bacteria) have in common?

• Cell membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm, DNA

• Nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, cell wall

• Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles

• Flagella, cilia, centrioles, peroxisomes

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Makes (synthesizes) proteins (polypeptides)

• Maintains homeostasis

• Site of cellular respiration

• Site of photosynthesis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What other factor besides pH change can affect the activity of an enzyme?

• Temperature

• Light intensity

• Pressure

• Salinity