Semester Exam Vocabulary Quiz #2

Genetic differences among organisms of the same species or of different species in a community.

• Diversity

• Inherited Traits

• Genetics

• Adaptation

Changes in the DNA makeup of a population due to interbreeding with another population.

• Mutations

• Gene Flow

• Genetic Drift

• Gene Diversity

Eukaryotic microorganisms with many different structures – most are unicellular.

• Prokaryotes

• Fungi

• Protists

• Eukaryotes

Eukaryotic, multicellular organisms with cell walls. Get nutrients through decomposition or parasitism.

• Protists

• Animals

• Plants

• Fungi

Eukaryotic, multicellular organisms with cell walls and chloroplasts. Photosynthesis for energy.

• Plants

• Animals

• Fungi

• Protists

A series of chemical reactions that occurs in all cells – breaking down glucose to make ATP. 

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ----> 6CO2 + 6H2O

• Electrolysis

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

An organ system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve cells. Controls thought, movement, and memory.

• Lymphatic System

• Endocrine System

• Nervous System

• Integumentary System

An organ system that breaks down food and releases nutrients into the circulatory system

• Lymphatic System

• Endocrine System

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

An organ system that fights invaders or diseases

• Digestive System

• Immune System

• Integumentary System

• Endocrine System

An organ system that controls movement and provides structure to the body.

• Digestive System

• Immune System

• Muscular System

• Endocrine System