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Atom |
The smallest unit of matter. Atoms are the smallest particles of an element that retain that atom's properties *least complex level of organization |
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Matter |
The substance that makes up an object.. Takes up physcial space and has a mass |
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Element |
The substance of matter that all matter is compsed of. Cannot be broken down into anther substance using normal chemical processes. Like names atoms Ex: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Lithium..... |
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Molecule |
Formed by the joining of 2 or more atoms. Atoms join together with the formation of chemical bonds. Oxygen molecule, hydrogen molecule, |
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Organelle |
Molecules combined to create complex structures with are organized to form a cell. Performs specific functions within a cell. Ex: mitochondria, nucleus, cell wall... |
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Cells |
Made of organelles and cytoplasm, surrounded by a lasma membrane. 4 Basic unit structure and function of all living things Ex: cells will end with "cyte" |
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Tissue |
A group of cells working together for a specific function. Ex: epitheleal, connective, muscle, nervous |
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Organs |
A group of tissues working together to carry out a specific function Ex: heart, lungs, stomach, kidney, brain... |
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Organ system |
A group of organs working together to performa specific function Ex: digestive system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, |
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Organism |
The "finished product" of our biologial heriarchy. ex: humans, dogs, cats, worms, etc...LIVING BEINGS! |
