1.1 Study of Biology Flashcards
What does PMC stand for?
Program, Metabolism, Container
What is Program from the PMC Model?
A set of instructions used to “build” an organism.
What is an example of a Program?
DNA and RNA
What is Container from the PMC Model?
A membrane that separates a living thing from its environment.
What is an example of a Container?
Homeostasis
What is Metabolism from the PMC Model?
The process of getting energy and using it.
What is an example of Metabolism?
Making and breaking down molecules.
What is the PMC Model used for?
It’s used as criteria for biotic organisms.
What are the levels of organization?
The order of living things from smallest to largest.
What’s the difference between organelle, organ, and organism?
Organelle - specialized Structures that do jobs in cells
Organ - Group of tissues performing a similar function
Organism - Individual living thing
What’s the difference between population and community?
Population - members of the same species in the same area
Community - All the different populations that interact in an area.
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What is CER?
A method to building arguments.
What is a claim?
A claim is your answer to a question that is more than yes or no.
What is evidence?
Evidence is pieces of data or observations that support your claim.
