Biology Chapter 1 Flash Cards

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Cellular Hierarchical Organization

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This is the hierarchy of cellular organization: cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

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DNA

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This type of molecule is the code of life for living organisms. It is a blueprint for all living things.

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Producers

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These are the organisms that use photosynthesis and produce energy for the other organisms.

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Consumers

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These are the organisms that feed on producers; they pass along the energy that came from the sun to the decomposers.

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Decomposers

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These are things such as bacteria and fungi that convert the energy from the waste of the consumers.

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Form Fits Function

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This is the term that describes how every part of an organism is structured for a specific task.

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Binomial Nomenclature

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This is the system of scientific naming. It means literally “the two-name naming system” because all of the organisms have two names under it. Humans are Homo sapiens.

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Genus

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This is the first name in the “two-name naming system.” It refers to closely related species.

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Domain

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This is the most inclusive level of classification.

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Classification Scheme

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Domain, Kingdom, Phyla, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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Taxonomy

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The science of classifying organisms.

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Systematics

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The study of the diversity of organisms.

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Prokaryotes

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Organsims such as Archeans and Bacteria that are single celled and have no membrane bound nucleus or organelles.

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Eukaryotes

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These have cells with membrane bound nucleuses and organelles.

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Kingdoms

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The four of these are eukaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals.