Study of Biology Flashcards
What is the importance of a claim
The importance of a claim is it answers the question, why. Has to be more than a yes or no.
What is the importance of evidence
Has to be relevant to claim, More than one pieces of evidence, has to be specific.
What is the importance of reasoning
Justification on how each piece of evidence supports the claim, Should not repeat the evidence. Written in complete sentences.
What are some characteristics of living things
Grow and Evolve.
Breathing.
Reproduction.
Relies on food and water.
Produce waste.
Responds to outside sources.
What does the PMC model of life stand for
Program-Metabolism-Container
What is the definition of Program
Gives the basic instructions for life. (DNA, RNA)
What is the definition of Metabolism
Energy and use it to grow (Growth needs metabolism)
What is the definition of container
Allows stuff in and out & causes homeostasis (Cell Membranes)
What are the levels of organization in order from smallest to largest
Atom
Molecule
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Biome
Biosphere
What is the importance of the PMC model
It helps characterize things as non-living and living
Why is it important to have Metabolism
You need energy to have Metabolism and metabolism is needed for growth, and growth is required for living things.
What is larger a population or community? WHY?
Community-
A community is all populations made up and put together.
Ex: All living things in a pond.
