Unit 1 Flashcards

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What is the definition of Structure?

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The structure is the shape and makeup of an object

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What is the Definition of Function?

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The purpose or use of an object.

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How do Structure and function relate to each other?

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The structure can determine the job that an object does.

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T/F If you change the structure of an object the function will likely remain the same.

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False

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How are structure and function related to biology?

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Structure determines the function of everything even living things so it is important to learn about it because it can give us clues into the job an organ or cell has.

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How does a hammer work and if you were to change the shape of the head how would the function change?

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A hammer works because of the handle and the flat part of the head. If you were to change the shape of the head you would end up making it harder to hit a nail.

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What is the PMC model of life

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The PMC model of life is the straightforward definition of life we will use in this class.

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What is the P in PMC

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Program

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What is the M in PMC

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Metbolism

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What is the C in PMC

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Container

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Are viruses living? Explain your answer

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Viruses are not living. They don’t have the ability to reproduce on their own.

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What determines a living thing.

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Living things have to be able to reproduce and they have to have an energy exchange.

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13
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What is the level above an ecosystem?

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Biome

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14
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What is the most basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What is a group of cells called?

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Molecule

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T/F All animals are made up of multiple cells

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False

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is the same species and a community is all of the different populations in an area.

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If there was a group of birds could you be sure it was a population?

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No, there are many species of birds.

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