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Define Biology |
Is the study of living things, the science life |
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Cellular organization |
All living things are comprised of at least one cell |
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Define Metabolism |
All living things process energy which is used to power other processes |
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Define Homeostasis |
All living things maintain relatively stable internal environments to optimize conditions for metabolism and other processes |
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Define Growth and Reproduction |
All organizations have the capacity for growth and reproduction |
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Define Herdity |
All organisms pass genetic information to future generations from parents to offspring |
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Define Evolution |
Genetic change in a species over time |
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What’s the mechanism for evolution |
Natural Selection |
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Define Flow of Energy |
All living things require energy. Energy from the sun flows through the living world. Organisms acquire energy differently. |
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What’s the theme of structure determines function? |
Evolution favors structures that function in an adaptive manner |
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What’s the theme of Cooperation |
As energy and other resources are limiting, many organisms have evolved cooperation as a means of survival |
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What does Symbiosis describe? |
When two species live in direct contact |
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What’s the 6 stages of the scientific process? What |
1. Observation 2. Hypothesis 3. Predictions 4. Testing 5. Controls 6. Conclusion |
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What does theory mean to scientists? |
A theory represents certainty and is unifying explanation for a broad range of observations |
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What does theory mean to the general public? |
A theory implies a lack of knowledge or guess |
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What’s the 3 domains of life |
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya |
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