Mod 4 Flashcards
Cell
Cell: the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms
Compound
Compound: a molecule consisting of atoms of two or more different elements
Element
Element: a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances; each element is classified by its atomic number
Molecule
Molecule: two or more atoms bonded together
Multicellular
Multicellular: a living organism made of more than one cell
Organ
Organ: part of an organism, made of cells and different tissues, which performs a larger function
Organism
Organism: an individual form of life, such as an animal, plant, or single-celled life form
Organ system
Organ system: a group of organs that work together and perform one or more major functions
Tissue
Tissue: group of specialized cells that work together to perform a specific function
Unicellular
Unicellular: a living organism made of one cell
What are the smallest particles of matter?
Atoms
What are the 6 major elements found in the human body?
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur
Which is an example of a molecule? (4 points)
a. Muscle tissue
b. Protein
c. Stomach
d. Unicellular organism
b. Protein
Put the individual level of organization to its correct spot, starting with the most simple and ending with the most complex.
1) tissues
2) organs
3) organ systems
4) molecules
5) cells
6) atom
• 1st
• 2nd
- 1st atom
- 2nd molecules
- 3rd cell
- 4th tissues
- 5th organs
- 6th Organ systems
An atom is the most __________ unit of living and nonliving things. (4 points)
a. basic
b. complex
c. interesting
d. sizeable
a. basic
Nonliving things have cells. (4 points)
True
False
False
Scientific theory
Scientific theory: well-supported and widely accepted explanation of the way nature works based on observation and experimentation
Replicable
Replicable: able to be repeated
Microscope
Microscope: an instrument that makes small objects look larger
Hypothesis
Hypothesis: something not proved but assumed to be true for purposes of further study or investigation
Cell theory
Cell theory: a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things
A scientific theory never changes
True or False
False
Which of the following is an example of a scientific theory?
Predicting a surprise party
Big bang
Universal law of gravitation
Big bang
What is the difference between theory and hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a suggested explanation that must still be tested, a theory is a general explantion based on a lot of evidence and testing