Lecture 1: Levels of Biological Organization Flashcards
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Atoms, molecules
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are not alive
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Cell
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smallest unit of life
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Tissue
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made of similar types of cells that work together
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Organ systems
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made of different tissue types working together
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Organism
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an organism is any individual entity that embodies the properties of life
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Population
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all individuals of a particular type(species) that may interact in a particular place
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Community
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all types of different types of organism that may interact in a particular place
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Ecosystem
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all types of different types of organism, plus the non-living (antibiotic) components (things) necessary for existence
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Biosphere
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the portions of atmosphere, ocean, and land where life exists on Earth.