https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9 en-us 2019-01-14 16:06:42 UTC 2025-12-30 11:05:15 UTC hello@padlet.com man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/320369592 1. All known living things are made up of one or more cells. 
2. All living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. 
3. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.]]> 2019-01-14 16:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/320369592 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325461425 Definition: 
Prokaryotes that often live in extreme environments.
Characteristics:

• Have a cell wall and cell membrane (containing unusual lipids that are not found in any other organisms on Earth)
• Archaea have been found in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park with temperatures measuring to  100°C. 

]]> 2019-01-29 16:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325461425 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325462375 Definition: 
Prokaryotes that cannot live in extreme environments.
Characteristics: 

• They lack a cell nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, but are surrounded by a thick cell wall.
• Bacteria can be found nearly everywhere on earth, including living inside human's bodies. 
• Most bacteria are beneficial and serve a purpose an important role in their environment. However, some bacteria can cause illness and infections amongst organisms.

]]> 2019-01-29 16:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325462375 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325463257 Definition:
Any eukaryotic organism.
Characteristics:

• Members contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
• Mostly multicellular (however some are unicellular)
• Contains the most well known organisms

]]> 2019-01-29 16:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325463257 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325464272 Definition:
Unicellular prokaryotic organisms that can be heterotrophic or autotrophic and reproduce asexually.]]> 2019-01-29 16:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325464272 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325465236 Definition:
Unicellular prokaryotic organisms that reproduce asexually.]]> 2019-01-29 16:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325465236 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325466483 Definition:
Protista are unicellular eukaryotic organisms that primarily reproduce asexually.
Characteristics: 

• Many are in this kingdom because they do not fit in any other kingdoms.
• Vary greatly in their appearance, mobility, reproduction, and methods for obtaining food.
• Some are even photosynthetic

]]> 2019-01-29 16:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325466483 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325466942 Definition:
Fungi are eukaryotic heterotrophic multicellular organisms. They can reproduce sexually or asexually.
Characteristics:

• Have a cell well (usually made of chitin instead of cellulose)
• Grow long filaments called hyphae.

]]> 2019-01-29 16:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325466942 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325467828 Definition:
Plants are autotrophic eukaryotic multicellular organisms. They can reproduce sexually or asexually.
Characteristics:

• Lack mobility and often must rely on the wind or animals 
• Have the same basic complements including roots, stems, and leaves.
• Surrounded by a rigid cell wall made mostly of cellulose.

]]> 2019-01-29 16:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325467828 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325468387 Definition:
Animals are eukaryotic multicellular organisms. they most commonly reproduce sexually.
Characteristics:

• Includes humans
• Contain cells lacking a cell wall
• Vary greatly in their body plans, reproduction methods for obtaining food, and many other factors.

]]> 2019-01-29 16:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/325468387 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739279 Defintion:
The vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and dissolved nutrients upward from the root and also helps to form the woody element in the stem.]]> 2019-02-27 03:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739279 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739348 Defintion:
The vascular tissue in plants that conducts sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.]]> 2019-02-27 03:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739348 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739445 Defintion:
The growth of the parts of plants with respect to the force of gravity. The upward growth of plant shoots is an instance of negative geotropism; the downward growth of roots is positive geotropism.

A plant's roots growing down and a plants stem growing towards a light source]]> 2019-02-27 03:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739445 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739485 Definition:
The orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light (either towards or away from the light source) allowing the plant to maximize its exposure to light energy.

A plant growing towards the light source.]]> 2019-02-27 03:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739485 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739577 Definition:
The growth of a plant in a particular direction in response to gravity helping plants grow roots into the soil where they can soak up water and nutrients needed for the plant to survive.

A plant's roots growing downwards.]]> 2019-02-27 03:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335739577 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335740011 Definition:
The turning or bending of a plant or other organism in response to a touch stimulus.

Vines relying on a tree to grow upwards.]]> 2019-02-27 04:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335740011 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335740052 Definition:
To convert light energy into chemical energy, specifically for plants.

A plant synthesizing light energy into chemical energy (food).]]> 2019-02-27 04:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/335740052 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344570297 Main Organs: Skin (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis), hair, nails, and sweat glands
Function: to protect the interior of the body]]> 2019-03-24 15:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344570297 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344570560 Main Organs: Heart, arteries, veins, and capillary
Function: transports blood and oxygen from the lungs to various tissues of the body]]> 2019-03-24 15:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344570560 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344570957 Main Organs: Mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus
Function: Breaks down food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body]]> 2019-03-24 15:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344570957 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571222 Main Organs: Muscles (skeletal, smooth, and cardiac), ligaments, and tendons
Function: movement, stabilize joints, maintain posture, and generate heat during activity]]> 2019-03-24 15:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571222 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571380 Main Organs: Brain, spinal, cord, and nerves
Function: the control of the body and communication among its parts]]> 2019-03-24 15:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571380 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571658 Main Organs: bones and joints
Function: support, movement protection, blood cell production, calcium storage, and endocrine regulation]]> 2019-03-24 15:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571658 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571762 Main Organs: glands (pituitary, thyroid, gonad, adrenal, pancreas) and hormones (estrogen or testosterone)
Function: produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth/development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep/mood]]> 2019-03-24 15:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344571762 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344572208 Main Organs: Kidneys and bladder
Function: performs excretion (the elimination of wastes produced by homeostasis)]]> 2019-03-24 16:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344572208 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344649908 Definition:
A fundamental category of classification consisting of related organisms capable of interbreeding.
Example:
German Sheperds, bulldogs, poodles, etc all categorize into the dog species.]]> 2019-03-25 01:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344649908 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344652344 A tool used to sort live or dead organisms by paired similarities or differences based on a series of questions]]> 2019-03-25 01:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344652344 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344652711 Definition:
The branch of science that formally names and classifies organisms by their structure, function, and relationships.]]> 2019-03-25 02:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/344652711 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949863 Definition:
a genetically determined quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.]]> 2019-03-28 01:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949863 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949872 Definition:
An allele or a gene that is expressed in an organism's phenotype, masking the effect of the recessive allele or gene when present; a dominating trait.]]> 2019-03-28 01:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949872 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949897 Defintion:
a gene that can be masked by a dominant gene.]]> 2019-03-28 01:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949897 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949954 Definition:
The passing on of traits from parents to their offspring, either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cells or organisms acquire the genetic information of their parent(s). ]]> 2019-03-28 01:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949954 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949974 Definition:
deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.]]> 2019-03-28 01:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345949974 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345951440 Definition:
One of the possible forms of a gene. Most genes have two alleles, a dominant allele and a recessive allele.]]> 2019-03-28 01:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/345951440 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507177 Definition:
cells that do not have a true nucleus or most other cell organelles]]> 2019-04-14 20:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507177 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507312 Definition:
cells that contain a nucleus and organelles, and are enclosed by a plasma membrane]]> 2019-04-14 20:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507312 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507347 Definition:
an organism that consists of a single cell]]> 2019-04-14 20:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507347 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507417 Definition:
a tissue, organ or organism that is made up of many cells

]]> 2019-04-14 20:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507417 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507472 Definition:
an organism capable of synthesizing its own food from inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy]]> 2019-04-14 20:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507472 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507528 Definition:
an organism that cannot manufacture its own food and instead obtains its food and energy by taking in organic substances, usually plant or animal matter. ]]> 2019-04-14 20:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351507528 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351508172 Defintion:
a type of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single organism, and inherit the genes of that parent only]]> 2019-04-14 20:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351508172 man1022 https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351508177 Definition:
a kind of life cycle where generations alternate between cells with a single set of chromosomes (haploid) and cells with a double set of chromosomes (diploid)]]> 2019-04-14 20:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/man1022/mspmmwno3nr9/wish/351508177