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