Levels Of Organization Of Life Flashcards

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What are the main levels of organization of life? (5)

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-atoms
-molecules
-macromolecules
-cells
-organisms

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What is a polymer?

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Large molecules made of monomers

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What is a macromolecule?

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large molecules formed by polymerization

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What is the levels of life? (*Think diagram)(7)

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-Organelles
-Cells
-Tissues
-Organs and systems
-Organisms, population, communities
-Ecosystem
-Biosphere

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what are tissues?

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Groups of similar cells with related functions

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Organs are collections of what?

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Organelles

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What is a population in biology terms?

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Individuals species living within specific area

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What is a Biosphere?

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Collection of all ecosystem

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What is an ecosystem?

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All living things in a particular area

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What is a community in biology?

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Sum of populations inhabiting a particular area

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What are the tree principles of the cell theory?

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-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

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What are the tree main components for every type of cell?

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-Cytoplasm
-Plasma membrane
-Centrally located genetic material

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What are glycolipid?

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Lipid with carbohydrate attached

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What are glycoproteins?

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proteins with carbohydrates attached

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What a phospholipid bilayer is made of?

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Phospholipids and associated proteins

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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Controls the passage of organic molecules like ions and oxygen in and out of the cell