Pre-IB Bio I Benchmark Prep

What is the order of taxamony?

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, order Family, genus, species

What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

The cell wall provides structure and support to the plant cell.

What are the basic components of an animal cell?

Animal cells typically contain a nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and a plasma membrane.

What is taxonomy?

Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms into categories based on shared characteristics.

What is the order of taxonomy?

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

What are the five kingdom system of classification?

Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

What is an example of a cell organelle?

Mitochondria, which generate energy for the cell.

Define evolution in biological terms.

Evolution is the process through which species change over time through adaptation and natural selection.

What is natural selection?

Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

What is the significance of the plasma membrane in cells?

The plasma membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

What role do ribosomes play in cells?

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

How do plant cells store energy?

Plant cells store energy in the form of starch.

What is the primary function of the nucleus in cells?

The nucleus serves as the control center of the cell, housing genetic material.