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Biology |
Study of living things. |
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What makes something alive? |
· Metabolism · Reproduction · Evolution · Sense and respond to environment |
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Subatomic Particles |
Fundamental units of matter. (Protons, electrons, and neutrons) |
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Atoms |
The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element. |
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Molecules |
Two or more bonded-together atoms of the same element or different elements. |
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Organelles |
Membrane-bound internal compartments for specialized reactions in cells. |
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Tissues |
Organized aggregation of cells and substances functioning together in a specialized activity. |
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Organs |
Structural unit in which tissues combined in specific amounts and patterns, preform a common task. |
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Organ Systems |
Two or more organs interacting chemically, physically or both in ways that contribute to an organisms survival. Ex. Cardiovascular system, heart+ lungs+ blood vessels |
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Multicelled Organisms |
Individuals consisting of independent cells typically organized in tissues, organs, and organ systems. |
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Population |
Group of individuals of the same species occupying the same area. |
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Community |
Populations of all species in the same area. |
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Ecosystem |
A community and it's physical environment. |
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Biosphere |
All regions of the Earths crust, waters, and atmosphere that sustain life. |
