Exam Questions And Answers
Living organisms are characterized by how ________.
✓~ they are organized, they respond to stimuli, they acquire materials and energy
from their environment
The ______ is composed of a variety of molecules working together and is the
basic unit of structure and function of all living things.
✓~ cell
____________ combine with other atoms of the same or different elements to
form molecules.
✓~ atoms
Atoms strive for stability. They want to complete their outer shell by
_________.
, ✓~ giving up an electron, accepting an electron, sharing an electron
An atom's atomic number is best described as the number of ___________.
✓~ protons it contains
What is a molecule?
✓~ two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
What is a tissue?
✓~ A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
What does hydrophobic mean?
✓~ fear of water
What does hydrophilic mean?
✓~ water loving
What are neutrons?