Chapter 1 Flashcards
atoms
basic unit of life
molecules
made of two or more atoms, bonded together
cells
the basic unit of life
tissues
made of similar cells
organs
made of two or more tissue types
organ system
examples;;
organisms
multicellular
population
all members of the same species in an area
community
all organisms deff species in an area
ecosystem
all organisms in an area plus the nonliving factors
biosphere
the sum of all ecosystems; earths crust,water,
metabolism
chemical reactions that occur in a cell
adaptations;
allow organisms to survive and function in a particular environment.
evolution
common descent with modification
taxonomy is the
classification of organisms, based on certain rules
a classification ; Domains (3)
Domains (3)
- Archaea
- bacteria
- eukarya
a classification; kingdoms (4)
Kingdoms (4)
- Protisits
- Plantae
- Fugi
- Animalia
scientific method steps (4)
- observation
- hypothesis
- prediction & experiments
- conclusion
scientific theory
supported by a lot of observation, experimentation and data.