Chapter 1 - Invitation to Biology

Question 1

the scientific study of life

Answer 1

biology

Question 2

a characteristic of a system that does not appear in any of the system’s component parts

Answer 2

emergent property

Question 4

an association of two or more atoms

Answer 4

molecule

Question 6

individual that consists of one or more cells

Answer 6

organism

Question 7

in multicelled organisms, specialized cells organized in a pattern that allows them to perform a collective function

Answer 7

tissue

Question 8

fundamental building block of all matter

Answer 8

atom

Question 9

smallest unit of life

Answer 9

cell

Question 10

in multicelled organisms, set of organs engaged in a collective task that keeps the body functioning properly

Answer 10

organ system

Question 11

group of interbreeding individuals of the same species that live in a given area

Answer 11

population

Question 12

in multicelled organisms, a grouping of tissues engaged in a collective task

Answer 12

organ

Question 18

all populations of all species in a given area

Answer 18

community

Question 19

a community interacting with its environment

Answer 19

ecosystem

Question 23

all regions of Earth where organisms live

Answer 23

biosphere