Flashcards for 1.1 Bio quiz
What does PMC stand for
Program, Metabolism, Container
What is Program
a set of genetic instructions to build and reproduce
What is Metabolism
process of getting/using energy-building molecules
What is Container
made up of cells (must have membrane)
What is an Atom?
An Atom is the fundamental block of a chemical element and it’s the smallest level
What is a molecule
A molecule is multiple atoms bonded together and it’s the second smallest level
What is an organelle?
An organelle is specialized structures that perform various jobs inside the cell and it’s the 3rd smallest level
What is a cell?
A cell is the smallest unit capable of carrying out all life processes 4th smallest level
What is a tissue
A group of different/same cells that work together to perform a specific task (5th smallest level)
What is an organ?
a group of different tissues that form a single unit and perform a similar function (6th level)
What is an organ system?
a group of organs that interact to perform a similar function: circulatory system (7th level)
What is an organism?
an individual living thing: multi/uni-cellular (8th level)
What is population?
Members of the same species that interact with each other (9th level)
What is community?
all the different populations that interact in an area (10th level)
What is Ecosystem?
basically a community abiotic organisms (11th level)
