Human Bio Assessment one. Flashcards
Memorize terms and execute them correctly.
atoms + atoms =
molecules
smallest functioning unit of an organism
cell
organ
composed of several tissue types
Organ system
group of organs that work together
for a common purpose
Organism
collection of organ systems
Species
a group of interbreeding organisms
Population
the members of one species in a
particular area
Community
interacting populations
Ecosystem
community of populations interacting
with the physical environment
Biosphere
all of the Earth’s ecosystems
Energy
the capacity to do work
- eating provides energy
Homeostasis
a constant internal environment
blood pH
7.35-7.45
Homeostasis would be impossible to maintain without
ability to respond to stimuli.
reproducing
passing on genetic material
growth
changes in size and/or number of cells
development
all changes from fertilization to death
Mutations
variations of genes
neutrons
neutral/uncharged particles
protons
positively charged
electrons
negative charge
compounds
molecules made up of different atoms
Ionic bond
attraction between + and - ions
Double covalent
share 2 pairs of electrons
Triple covalent
share 3 pairs of electrons
most abundant molecule
Water
polar molecule
when electrons are not shared evenly
Hydrogen bond
attraction between + hydrogen and - oxygen & nitrogen
are hydrogen bonds strong?
no, think of magnet.
great solvent
water
cohesion
water molecules cling through hydrogen bonds
adhesion
water molecules cling to surfaces
frozen water
less dense, causing water to expand
Acids
dissociate in water, releasing hydrogen ions (H+)
Bases
take up hydrogen ions, releasing hydroxide ions (OH-)
buffer
changes/adjust pH to maintain homeostasis.
4 major organic molecules
carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.
monosaccharides
single sugar molecule
carbon back bone
glucose
most common and used as an immediate energy source in body.
disaccharides
made of 2 monosaccharides joined by a dehydration reaction
fiber
plant complex carbohydrate.