Chapter 1 The Science of Life Flashcards
1
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What are the characteristics of life? (7)
A
organization and cells, response to stimulus, homeostasis, metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, evolution
2
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What are the levels of organization?
A
atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ system
3
Q
What are the themes of biology? (3)
A
diversity and union of life, interdependence of organisms, evolution
4
Q
What are the six kingdoms?
A
bacteria, archaea, protista, plantae, fungi, animalia
5
Q
What is quantitative data?
A
data measured in numbers
6
Q
What can a light microscope be used for?
A
to view living things
7
Q
What can the TEM see?
A
internal structure
8
Q
What can the SEM see?
A
external structure
