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Module 8 - Life Science: Cellular Processes

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Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5 : : Activity 6

Activity 5:  Guiding Questions

Answer the following questions using information gained through the readings, Thinkwell, CourseCompass, and websites.  Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook.

  1. Describe and give examples of the characteristics of living things.
  2. How are eukaryotic cells more complex than prokaryotic cells?
  3. Explain the process by which cells divide into exact copies of their parents.
  4. Explain how the light dependent and light independent reactions form the products of photosynthesis.
  5. Why are all living things dependent on the sun’s energy?
  6. Explain the role of specific hormones in controlling growth, development and reproduction.
  7. What is the difference between innate and acquired immunity?
  8. How do bacteria and viruses overcome the body’s defenses?
  9. How does the human body fight against pathogens?
Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, September 26). Module 8 - Life Science: Cellular Processes. Retrieved January 08, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/natural-science-parts-i-and-ii-after-10-8-2007/m8a5.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License