Biology Power Words Flashcards

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Bacteria

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Tiny single celled organisms that get nutrients from their environment

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DNA

A

2 twisted strands of sugar phosphate molecules with a nitrogen base

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Fungi

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includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
EUKARYOTIC

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4
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Enzyme

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a type of protein that regulates chemical reactions

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5
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gene

A

section of dna
includes instructions for maing certain proteins

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metabolism

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the total of all chemicl reactions in a organism

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7
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Natural Selection

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survival of the fittest

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8
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Organic Compounds

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contain hydrogen and carbon
found in all living things

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protein

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a molecule
needed for the body to function properly

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10
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virus

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NOT alive

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