module 1 Flashcards
properties of life
order sensitivity to stimuli reproduction growth and development regulation homeostasis energy processing
Importance of homeostasis
(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.
organ
a structure formed of tissues operating together to perform a common function
organ system
the higher level of organization that consists of functionally related organs
organelle
a membrane-bound compartment or sac within a cell
organism
an individual living entity
Prokaryotes
single-celled or colonial organisms that do not have membrane-bound nuclei
eukaryotes
have membrane-bound organelles and a membrane-bound nucleus
Organization of life
organelle, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere
Microbiology
the study of microorganisms, is the study of the structure and function of single-celled organisms.
Forensic Scientist
the application of science to answer questions related to the law.
neurobiology,
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.
Paleontology
uses fossils to study life’s history
Zoology and botany
the study of animals and plants
population
groups of the same species in the same area
community
all organisms in one area
ecosystem
living and non living things in one area
biosphere
thin layer at earths surface where living organisms can be
scientific method
Observation Question Hypothesis (answer) Prediction Experiment Result
inductive reasoning
from a number of observations, a general conclusion is drawn
deductive reasoning
from a general permise, specific results are predicted
Phylogenetic tree
diagram used to reflect relationships among organisms
Scientific method
set up inductive methods for scientific inquiry
