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Seven Properties of Life
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1. Reproduction
2. Metabolism 3. Composed of Cells 4. Complex and Ordered 5. Growth 6. Homeostasis 7. Evolutionary Adaptation (DNA) |
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What are the five levels of organization?
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1. Cellular Level
2. Organismal Level 3. Population Level 4. Community Level 5. Ecosystem Level |
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Define emergent properties
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New properties that are present at one level that were absent in the previous level.
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Cellular Organization
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Atoms->Molecules->Organelles->Cells
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What is the basic unit of life and why?
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The cell is the basic unit of life because it is the smallest unit that can survive on its own.
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Organismal Level
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Tissues->Organs->Organ Systems->Organism
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Population Level
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Species->Population->Community->Ecosystem
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Define species
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Individuals of the same kind which are capable of interbreeding & producing fertile offspring
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