Questions | 5 |
Topics | Cell Division, Heart, Kinetic Energy, Kingdom, Tertiary Consumers |
Cell division is the process by which cells replicate genetic material in the nucleus. Cell division consists of several phases:
Phase | Major Process |
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interphase | chromosomes replicate into chromatids and the cell grows |
prophase | chromatids pair up |
metaphase | paired chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell |
anaphase | cell elongates and nucleus begins to separate |
telophase | separation of nucleus is complete resulting in two new nuclei |
cytokinesis | cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells |
The heart is the organ that drives the circulatory system. In humans, it consists of four chambers with two that collect blood called atria and two that pump blood called ventricles. The heart's valves prevent blood pumped out of the ventricles from flowing back into the heart.
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.
Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi. (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)
Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.