Lecture 1 - The Diversity Of Life Flashcards
1
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Outline characteristics that define life :
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- cellular organization
- reproduction
- metabolism
- homeostasis
- heredity
- response to stimuli
- growth and development
- adaption through evolution
2
Q
Micrometers are used to measure….
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Most cells and organelles
3
Q
Nanometers are used to measure…
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Internal structures of cells and organisms
4
Q
What is Charles Darwin’s evolution theory?
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Natural selection is a testable hypothesis that provides a mechanism to explain evolution