Chapter One Flashcards
1
Q
Nature
A
everything in the universe except what humans have manufactured
2
Q
Atoms
A
Fundamental building blocks of life
3
Q
Molecules
A
Units in which atoms are joined together
4
Q
Cell
A
Smallest unit of life that can survive and reproduce on its own
5
Q
Organism
A
Individual that consists of one or more cells
6
Q
Population
A
Each population is a group of individuals in a specific area
7
Q
Community
A
Consists of all the populations in a specific area
8
Q
Ecosystem
A
Community interacting with its physical and chemical environment
9
Q
Bioshpere
A
Most inclusive level, encompasses all regions of Earth
10
Q
Energy
A
The capacity to do work
11
Q
Nutrient
A
Particular type of atom or molecule that has an essential role in growl and survival
