Levels Of Organization Of Life Flashcards
What are the main levels of organization of life? (5)
-atoms
-molecules
-macromolecules
-cells
-organisms
What is a polymer?
Large molecules made of monomers
What is a macromolecule?
large molecules formed by polymerization
What is the levels of life? (*Think diagram)(7)
-Organelles
-Cells
-Tissues
-Organs and systems
-Organisms, population, communities
-Ecosystem
-Biosphere
what are tissues?
Groups of similar cells with related functions
Organs are collections of what?
Organelles
What is a population in biology terms?
Individuals species living within specific area
What is a Biosphere?
Collection of all ecosystem
What is an ecosystem?
All living things in a particular area
What is a community in biology?
Sum of populations inhabiting a particular area
What are the tree principles of the cell theory?
-Life is CELLULAR
-All living things are made up of cells
-Cells is the basic unit of life and new cells arise from existing cells
What are the tree main components for every type of cell?
-Cytoplasm
-Plasma membrane
-Centrally located genetic material
What are glycolipid?
Lipid with carbohydrate attached
What are glycoproteins?
proteins with carbohydrates attached
What a phospholipid bilayer is made of?
Phospholipids and associated proteins
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
Controls the passage of organic molecules like ions and oxygen in and out of the cell