General Bio Intro

Question 1

Evolution

Answer 1

The change in the genetic makeup of a population over time

Question 2

Biology

Answer 2

Scientific study of life

Question 3

Biotic

Answer 3

Living

Question 4

Abiotic

Answer 4

non-living

Question 5

Reticulated

Answer 5

Web-like branching pattern

Question 6

Emergent Properties

Answer 6

Result from the arrangement & interaction of parts within a system

ie. A functioning bicycle only emerges when all of the necessary parts connect in the correct way

Question 7

Reductionism

Answer 7

Reduction of a complex system to simpler components that are more manageable to study

Question 8

System

Answer 8

Combination of components that function together

Question 9

Systems biology

Answer 9

Constructs models for the dynamic behavior of whole biological systems

= How does a drug for blood pressure affect other organs?
= How does increasing CO2 alter the biosphere?

Question 10

Dynamic

Answer 10

Constantly changing

Question 11

Ecology

Answer 11

Study of how organisms interact with other organisms and the physical environment

Question 12

Structure and function of living organisms are closely related

Answer 12

ex. A leaf is thin and flat, maximizing the capture of light by chloroplasts
ex. The structure of a bird’s wing is adapted to flight