Levels of Organization Flashcards

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extensive geographical area characterized by similar plant communities (ie. pond, desert)

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biome

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a community together with its nonliving surroundings

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ecosystem

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3
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two or more populations of different species living and interacting in the same area

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community

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4
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members of one species inhabiting the same area (at the same time)

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population

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5
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very similar, potentially interbreeding organisms

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species

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6
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an individual living thing composed of many cells

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multicellular organism

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two or more organs working together in the execution of a specific bodily function

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organ system

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a structure within an organism usually composed of several tissue types that form a functional unit

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organ

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9
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a group of similar cells that perform a specific function

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tissue

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10
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the smallest unit of life

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cell

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11
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a structure within a cell that performs a specific function

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organelle

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12
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a combination of atoms

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molecule

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13
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the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element

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atom

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14
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particles that make up an atom

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subatomic particle

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15
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particles that make up protons and neutrons

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quark

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16
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that part of Earth inhabited by living organisms; includes both the living and nonliving components

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biosphere