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Life Science Final Exam Study Guide What three things does the cell theory state? All cells come from pre-existing cells All living organisms are composed of cells The smallest unit of life is the cell Who wrote the cell theory? Virchow List the stages of mitosis in order and describe what happens in each stage. Prophase-Pile of worms nuclear membrane disappears, chromosomes become visible Metaphase-Chromosomes line up in the middle, spindle fibers attach to the centromere Anaphase-Chromosomes are pulled apart by the spindle fibers Telophase-Two new nuclei are formed, cytokinesis begins List 5 examples of organs. Heart, liver, lung, brain, stomach What is the pattern of organization found in all living organisms starting with the most complex? Organism, organ system, organs, tissue, cell What is the function of the respiratory and circulatory systems? Respiratory-gas exchange Circulatory-move materials around the body Which body system is responsible for the removal of waste? Excretory What kingdom of life has organisms that are solely decomposers? Fungi Which kingdom(s) has (have) only prokaryotes in it? Archaebacteria and Eubacteria List the eight levels of the classification hierarchy. Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family Genus Species To produce fertile offspring, animals must be from the same _____ Species What process is used when a cell captures the energy in sunlight and uses it to make food? Photosynthesis What is the photosynthesis equation? 6H2O + 6CO2 + Light energy(C6H12O6 + 6H2O Ecosystems around the Earth get their energy from the __________ Sun What is the process called by which water vapor cools in the air to form clouds? Condensation How does the rapid growth of algae in a pond affect other organisms? Eutrophication and removing of oxygen from the water What does an energy pyramid show? How energy is transferred in a food chain and how the number of organisms decrease An area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of