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.