1.1 Study of Biology Flashcards
What does metabolism mean?
Process of getting energy and using energy.
What does the program mean?
Living things must be able to reproduce, and have a genetic code. IE. DNA
What does container mean?
All living things ( cells, membranes) are separated from their environment. To keep out certain things and let in certain things.
What does the PMC model stand for?
Program, Metabolism, and Container.
What is the reasoning of a CER organizer?
You are reasoning in how your evidence supports the claim.
What is evidence?
Evidence is a specific observation or data that supports the claim.
What is an atom?
A fundamental building block of the chemical elements
What is a molecule?
Multiple atoms bonded together
What is an organelle?
Specialized structures that perform various jobs inside cells.
What is a cell?
The smallest unit that is capable of carrying out all the life processes.
What is a tissue?
A group of cells is not necessarily the same kind that works together to perform a specific pass.
What is an organ?
A group of tissues that form into a singular unit and perform a similar function.
What is an organ system?
A group of organs that interact to perform a similar function.
What is an organism?
An individual living thing that can be unicellular or multicellular.
What is a population?
Members of the same species interact in the same area.
