Characteristics of Life
States characteristics that need to be met in order to be considered living.
Cell Theory
The variety of life on Earth.
Biodiversity
Which came first - prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic Cells
This type of cell contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotic Cell
These are the building blocks of living things.
Cells
Maintaining a regulated balance
Homeostasis
The ___________ the biodiversity, the ___________ resilient an ecosystem is.
What was a precursor to the first cell?
Organic Molecules
This type of cell contains chloroplasts, a cell wall, and a large vacuole.
Plant Cell
Tissues are made up of _____________ cells.
Similar
A way of capturing and using energy to power processes; chemical reactions are a part of this
Metabolism
Genetic Biodiversity
This type of early organism could make its own food using sunlight
Autotroph
What is a living thing called when it is made of more than one cell?
Multicellular
This system contains organs and blood vessels that move blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste
Change in a species over time
Evolution
Number and relative abundance of species in a given area
Species biodiversity
This tool can be used to identify an organism using its physical characteristics,
Dichotomous Key
This organelle is the powerhouse of the cell and facilitates cellular respiration.
Mitochondria
What is the organization of the human body system from most basic to most specific?
Cells to tissues to organs to organ systems to the human body.
Organisms break down glucose in a process called ...
Cellular Respiration
Variety of ecosystems, communities, and habitats within a given area.
Ecological Biodiversity
What are the categories to classify organisms from broadest to most specific?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What are the 3 parts of the cell theory?
All living things are made of cells; all cells come from pre-existing cells; cells are the smallest living things in an organism
Integumentary System