Life Science Chapter 2 Study Guide

Terms to know Homeostasis Compound Spontaneous Generation Asexual Reproduction Metabolism Enzymes Stimulus Element

Terms Continued Nucleic Acids Organic Compound Habitat Molecule Lipids Carbohydrates Proteins Sexual Reproduction

Big Ideas to know Characteristics of a living thing(5) Know the two scientists who disproved spontaneous generation Know what proteins can do Know what nucleic acids are and do Know the basic needs of living things(5)

Essay (Pick 1) Design an experiment to determine weather noise is a stimulus for plants, and, if so, what kind of noise affects patterns of growth and development How would you explain to a friend that we could not survive without the sun even if we had artificial light and found a way to keep warm? Define spontaneous generation. Discuss examples of evidence that has been used over the years to support this theory. Include information about weather modern scientists generally accept this theory or not, and the evidence that supports this.