Hierarchical Organization of Life Flashcards
1
Q
-basic unit of life
A
cell
2
Q
-groups of cells that
have a similar structure
and act together to
perform a specific
function
A
tissue
3
Q
-part of an organism that is
typically self-contained and
has a specific vital function
A
organs
4
Q
-group of organs that
work together to perform
a certain function in an
organism’s body
A
organ system
5
Q
-any living system
that functions as
an individual
entity
A
organism
6
Q
-group of individuals
belonging to one
species.
A
- Population
7
Q
-a group of
different species
in a given area.
A
- Community
8
Q
-a community of biotic
components interacting with
each other and their abiotic
components
A
- Ecosystem
9
Q
two components of Ecosystem
A
-biotic components-living
things
-abiotic components-non-
living things
10
Q
-combined portions
of the planet in
which all life exists
A
- Biosphere
