Chapter 1 - Study Of Life Flashcards

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Name the 7 characteristics of life

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Organized
Acquire materials and energy
Reproduce
Respond to stimuli
Homeostatic
Grow & Develop
Adapt to environment
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Name the levels of biological organization.

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Atom, Molecule, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere

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What are the 3 domains?

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Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya

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What is the difference in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are unicellular and are structurally simple and metabolically complex.
Eukaryotes are multicellular and have a membrane-bound nucleus which holds their genetic material.

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