exam 1 Flashcards
1
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what is evolution?
A
process of change that transformed life on Earth
2
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biology is the study of
A
life
3
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what is reductionism?
A
approach reducing complex systems to simple components manageable to study
4
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emergent properties are a result from
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arrangement and interaction of parts as complexity increases
5
Q
what do biologists use to explore emergent properties?
A
systems biology
6
Q
what does the cell theory state?
A
all living organisms are made from cells
7
Q
which cell has membrane-enclosed organelles?
A
eukaryotic cells
8
Q
which cell is simpler and usually doesnt have any membrane-enclosed organelles?
A
prokaryotic cells
9
Q
what structures contain genetic material in the form of DNA?
A
chromosomes
10
Q
what are the units of inheritance
A
genes
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