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.

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