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26 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy |
A study of the structure or internal workings of something |
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Botany |
Study of plants |
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Cytology |
Study of the structure of plant and animal cells |
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Ecology |
The study of distribution of organisms |
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Herpetology |
The study of reptiles and amphibians |
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Genetics |
The study of heredity and inherited characteristics |
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Microbiology |
The study of microorganisms |
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Molecular Biology |
The study of the structure and function of macromolecules |
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Ornithology |
Study of Birds |
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Physiology |
Study of living organisms and their parts. |
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Taxonomy |
Study of classification of organisms; systematics |
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Zoology |
Study of animals |
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Atom |
The basic unit of a chemical element |
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Molecule |
A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest unit that can take part in a chemical reaction |
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Organelle |
Specialized structures that maintain the basic activities within the cell |
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Cell |
The smallest part of an organism that can survive on its own |
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Tissue |
Cells that are similar in structure and function are usually joined together to form this. |
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Organ |
Groups of different tissues that work together |
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Organ System |
A group of organs working together to perform a specific function for the organism |
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Organism |
An entire living thing that carries all the basic life functions |
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Diversity |
Variety or different types of something |
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Diversity |
Variety or different types of something |
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Biosphere |
The land, water, and air in which organisms live |
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Evolution |
The gradual change of a group of organisms over time due to adaptations |
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Adaptation |
An inherited trait due to response to change |
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Species |
A group of organisms that can interbreed |
