1.1 Study of Biology Flashcards
What is the Study of Biology?
The Study of Life
What does the “P” stand for in the term PMC?
Program
What does the “M” stand for in the term PMC?
Metabolism
What does the “C” stand for in the term PMC?
Container
Define Program
The set of instructions that codes DNA.
Define Metabolism
The ability to get and use energy and nutrients.
Define Container
A membrane inside of a living thing that separates itself from the environment, which allows things to be allowed/denied.
What is the Difference between Population and Community?
A population is a group of the same species living in the same area. A community is a group of different species living in the same area.
What is the difference between Organelles, Organs, and Organisms?
An organelle makes up the tissues that makes up Organs, whereas Organs are what makes up Organisms.
What does the “C” in CER stand for?
Claim
What does the “E” in CER stand for?
Evidence
What does the “R” in CER stand for?
Reasoning
What is the Definition of Claim?
Conclusion regarding the original question or problem
What is the Definition of Evidence?
Data that supports a claim?
What is the Definition of Reasoning?
This is why the data supports a claim.
What is the definition of order?
Life is characterized by highly ordered structures.
What is the definition of reproduction?
Organisms reproduce their own kind.
What is the definition of growth and development?
Inherited information encoded in DNA controls the pattern of growth and development of all organisms.
What is the definition of response to the environment?
All organisms respond to environmental stimuli.
What is the definition of energy processing?
Organisms take in energy and use it to power all their activities.
What is the definition of regulation?
Organisms have regulatory mechanisms that maintain a beneficial internal environment.
