Module 1 Flashcards
abiotic
nonliving materials in an environment (sunlight, rain, gases, rocks)
atom
basic unit of matter. has dense nucleus and a cloud of electrons
biotic
living materials in an environment
biology
scientific study of life
biosphere
all areas on and around earth that are capable of supporting life
cell
smallest unit of function of life
community
all populations interacting with each other within specified area
ecosystem
all biotic and abiotic in an area
macromolecules
large and complex molecule smaller subunits producing larger unit with new atoms
molecule
two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond
organ
collection of tissue grouped together based on common general function
organ system
collection of organs in the body that work together to perform vital function
organelle
specific set of molecules bond in the cell, creating subunit with specific function
organism
individual living entity that survives and reproduces as a unit
population
same species individuals that occupy same area and likely to breed with one another