1-3 Flashcards
Identify the characteristics common to all living organisms
made of cells
common ancestor
contains genetic information
fundamental set of genes
dna replication
common chemical elements
obtain molecules from their environment
parts that interact
Levels of biological organization
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
3 domains of life
bacteria, archaea, eukarya
4 groups of eukaryotes
plants, animals, fungi, protist
Ideal Experiment
Based on a hypothesis - testing a prediction
Atom
1 piece of matter
Molecule
several of atoms bonded together
Non-polar covalent bond
electrons shared equally between 2 atoms of similar electronegativity
Polar covalent bond
uneqaul sharing of electrons
Ionic bond
valance electrons are transferred
Hydrogen bond
hydrogen bound to an electronegative atom and attracted to another elctronegative atom
Chemical reaction
changing one substance into another; trying to fill the outer valence electron shell
Structure of water
water is polar
opposite charges on opposite sides
Special properties of water
high heat capacity
universal solvent
less dense as a solid
adhesion/cohesion
4 macromolecules
lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids