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16 Cards in this Set
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Adaptation
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A feature of an organism, in terms of its structure, function or behavior that is suitable to the environment and the organism's reproductive success.
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Archaea
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One of the 3 domains of life; contains prokaryotic cells, called archaea, that often live in extreme habitats and have unique genetic, biochemical and physiological characteristics. No membrane-bound nucleus.
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Behavior
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Observable, coordinated responses to environmental stimuli
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Biodiversity
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Total number of species, the variability of their genes and the communities in which they live.
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Adaptation
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A feature of an organism, in terms of its structure, function or behavior that is suitable to the environment and the organism's reproductive success.
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Cahracteristics of Life
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Living Things:
1. Are organized 2.Aquire materials and energy 3.Reproduce 4. Respond to stimuli 5.Are Homeostatic 6.Grow and develop 7.Have the capacity to adapt. |
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Archaea
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One of the 3 domains of life; contains prokaryotic cells, called archaea, that often live in extreme habitats and have unique genetic, biochemical and physiological characteristics.
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Behavior
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Observable, coordinated responses to environmental stimuli
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Biodiversity
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Total number of species, the variability of their genes and the communities in which they live.
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Bacteria
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One of the 3 domains of life; contains prokaryotic cell called bacteria that differ from archaea. No membrane-bound nucleus.
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Amino Acid
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Monomer of a protein
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4 Essential molecules required for life
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1.Carbohydrates; 2.Proteins; 3.Lipids; 4.DNA/RNA
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Covalent Bond
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Chemical bond in which atoms share one pair of electrons.
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Dehydration reaction
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Chemical reaction resulting in a covalent bondwith the accompanying loss of a water molecule.
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Hydrolysis Reaction
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Splitting of a compound by the addition of water.
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