module 1

Question 1

properties of life

Answer 1

order
sensitivity to stimuli
reproduction
growth and development
regulation
homeostasis
energy processing

Question 2

Importance of homeostasis

Answer 2

(literally, “steady state”)—the ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions. For example, an organism needs to regulate body temperature through a process known as thermoregulation.

Question 3

organ

Answer 3

a structure formed of tissues operating together to perform a common function

Question 4

organ system

Answer 4

the higher level of organization that consists of functionally related organs

Question 5

organelle

Answer 5

a membrane-bound compartment or sac within a cell

Question 6

organism

Answer 6

an individual living entity

Question 7

Prokaryotes

Answer 7

single-celled or colonial organisms that do not have membrane-bound nuclei

Question 8

eukaryotes

Answer 8

have membrane-bound organelles and a membrane-bound nucleus

Question 9

Organization of life

Answer 9

organelle, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere

Question 10

Microbiology

Answer 10

the study of microorganisms, is the study of the structure and function of single-celled organisms.

Question 11

Forensic Scientist

Answer 11

the application of science to answer questions related to the law.

Question 12

neurobiology,

Answer 12

studies the biology of the nervous system, and although it is considered a branch of biology, it is also recognized as an interdisciplinary field of study known as neuroscience.

Question 13

Paleontology

Answer 13

uses fossils to study life’s history

Question 14

Zoology and botany

Answer 14

the study of animals and plants

Question 15

population

Answer 15

groups of the same species in the same area

Question 16

community

Answer 16

all organisms in one area

Question 17

ecosystem

Answer 17

living and non living things in one area

Question 18

biosphere

Answer 18

thin layer at earths surface where living organisms can be

Question 19

scientific method

Answer 19

Observation
Question
Hypothesis (answer)
Prediction
Experiment
Result

Question 20

inductive reasoning

Answer 20

from a number of observations, a general conclusion is drawn

Question 21

deductive reasoning

Answer 21

from a general permise, specific results are predicted

Question 22

Phylogenetic tree

Answer 22

diagram used to reflect relationships among organisms

Question 23

Scientific method

Answer 23

set up inductive methods for scientific inquiry