Intro to Biology Flashcards
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What do each of the letters mean in CER
Claim: conclusion that addresses original question or problem about phenomenon.
Evidence: pieces of data supporting claim
Reasoning: explanation of how data supports claim
What is larger, a community or population?
Community
What are some thingsthat describe a biotic organism?
Growth, waste, reproduces, cells
What does PMC stand for?
Program, Metabolism, Container
What does program mean?
The code of DNA
What does Metabolism mean?
Ability to get and use energy
What does Container mean?
The cell membrane that controls what comes in and out
What is smaller, an atom or molecule?
Atom
What is larger, a biome or biosphere?
Biosphere
What is an organelle?
A specialized structure within a cell that has a specific function.
What are some examples of living organisms
Trees, dog, ameoba
What are some examples of nonliving organisms?
A rock, unfertilized egg, car
True or false, Biotic=Living
True
