Module 1 Flashcards
Abiotic
No living material. Ex: rocks, mountains, chemicals in soil.
Biosphere
All areas around planet earth.
Molecule
Two or more atoms bonded together by a chemical bond
Population
Same species that occupy the same area and are likely to breed
Atom
One atom is a dense nucleus, the basic unit of matter and cannot be broken down more.
Cell
The smallest unit of structure and function in life. Are organized to grow and reproduce.
Organ
Collection of tissues. Ex: heart, legs, lungs, kidneys.
Tissue
A layer of similar cells that form a sealed surface
Biotic
Living organisms
Community
All populations interacting with each other
Organ system
Collection of organs that work together to perform vital functions.
Ecosystem
All living things in a particular area.
Organelle
Most are enclosed by membrane bound.
Biology
Study of life
Macromolecule
A large molecule and produced by living organisms.