Ethylene is a hormone that is naturally created. This
hormone aids in the ripening of fruit. Tomatoes ripen with the help of
ethylene. We grow tomatoes in our yard but without the ethylene our precious
tomatoes would never be deliciously ripe.
Asexual Reproduction- Asexual reproductions happen through a
process of cell division. Asexual reproduction doesn’t involve two organisms;
it includes the duplication of genetic cells into brand new cells. Among other
things strawberry plants reproduce asexually. These are found in my yard!
. Redox reaction- A redox reaction involves a chemical
reaction in which an atoms “oxidation state” is changed. Featured in the photo
is a rusty chain. It is a prime example of a redox reaction.
Introduced species- Introduced species are plants and
animals that are not native to a particular area but have been brought over by
humans. Ivy is one of the introduced species in our area! It grows up native
fir trees and destroys the bark.
Population- A population is any collection of species living
in the same place. For example, the picture shows a population of potato bugs!
Fermentation- Fermentation is a metabolic process where a
nutrient like sugar is broken down into other products. Sugar is converted to alcohol when it is
fermented with yeast. Another example is:
when I eat sugar I need to break it down into energy by working out. The result is lactate which makes my muscles
hurt.
Frond- The leaves of ferns are called fronds. As seen in the
photo there is a frond. Fronds are normally long and flat, just like the
picture!
Enzyme- Enzymes are helper biological molecules in chemical
reactions. Most chemical reactions in a
cell need enzymes to speed up the reaction time. This is a picture of rennin. My dad uses it
when he makes cheese at home
Dominant vs. recessive phenotypes- Phenotypes are traits one
can see. For example, blue and brown eyes. The dominant and recessive parts are
genotypes, which dictate what the phenotypes will be. You can see the different
phenotypes in the photo.
Connective Tissue- Connective tissue is made of
different fibers to create ”glue” like tissue that holds humans and animals together.
As seen in the chicken, there is a surplus of connective tissue holding the
tendons and skin together
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