Chapter 1 Flashcards
Biology
Scientific study of life
Bios- Life
ology- Study of
Properties of Life
Order Reproduction Growth Energy Regulation Response Evolution
Molecule
atoms
ie: protein, dna, carbs
Organelle
Functions with in cells
ie: Nucleus, mitochondrion
Cells
Basic unit of life
ie: Blood, and nerve cells
Tissue
Cells working together
ie: connective tissue, muscle tissue
Organ
Tissues working together
ie: heart, lungs
Organ system
Organs working together
ie: respiratory, digestive systems
Organism
Individual
ie: animal, plant
Population
Group of same species
Community
Different species interacting together in an area
Ecosystem
Community and non-living organisms interacting together in an area
Biosphere
All ecosystems
Domains
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Bacteria
Diverse and widespread microscopic organisms
Prokaryotes
Archaea
Prokaryotes found in extream environments
Eukarya
Organisms with more complex cells or eukaryotic cells
Collection of information
Qualitative, and Quantitative
Qualitative
Description
Quantitative
Numbers
Inductive Reasoning
Collection of Data
Deductive Reasoning
Prediction
Scientific Method
Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Prediction, Test, Results
Controlled variables
Traits of a test that must be the same
Test variables
Traits being examined
Independent variables
Traits being manipulated
Dependent variables
Trait being changed due to independent variable
