Ecosytems Flashcards
Organisation of life
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: Tissues are made up of similar cells that perform a specific function.
True.
Fill in the blank: A group of similar tissues working together forms an __________.
organ.
What is the hierarchy of biological organization from smallest to largest?
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.
What term describes a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions?
Organ system.
Which level of organization includes all living organisms in a given area?
Population.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a level of biological organization? A) Organism B) Population C) Community D) Atom
D) Atom.
True or False: An ecosystem consists of living and non-living components interacting in a particular environment.
True.
What is the highest level of biological organization?
Biosphere.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the portion of Earth that supports life.
biosphere.
What is the role of cells in the organization of life?
Cells are the basic building blocks of all living organisms.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following levels of organization comes after ‘organ’? A) Organism B) Cell C) Tissue D) Organ System
D) Organ System.
What is a community in terms of biological organization?
A community is a group of different populations living together in a specific area.
True or False: Cells can only exist as single-celled organisms.
False.
Fill in the blank: The study of how living organisms interact with their environment is called __________.
ecology.
What distinguishes an ecosystem from a community?
An ecosystem includes both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components, while a community includes only living organisms.
What is an organism?
An individual living entity that can function independently.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of an organ? A) Heart B) Blood C) Muscle D) Skin Tissue
A) Heart.
What is the difference between a population and a community?
A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community consists of different species interacting in a habitat.
Fill in the blank: An __________ is a collection of different species living in the same area.
ecosystem.
True or False: Organ systems work independently of each other.
False.
What is the function of the organ system?
To carry out complex functions necessary for life.
Multiple Choice: Which level of organization includes both biotic and abiotic factors? A) Community B) Ecosystem C) Organ System D) Organism
B) Ecosystem.
What is the primary focus of ecology?
The interactions between organisms and their environment.
