Evolution
inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival
What is an adaptation?
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What is commensalism?
The parts of a plant
Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flower
Sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base
What is a nucleotide?
Changes gradually (little by little) all the time
What is gradualism?
The position/role of an organism in a community
What is a niche?
Moves water throughout the plant
What is xylem?
process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully; also called survival of the fittest
What is natural selection?
a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical (abiotic) environment
What is an ecosystem?
Used to attract pollinators
What are bright petals?
DNA->RNA->Protein
What is the central dogma?
Structures that used to be useful to our ancestors but not anymore
What are vestigial structures?
the max amount an ecosystem can support a population
What is carrying capacity?
Plant is growing around the pole
What is thigmotropism?
Occurs in the nucleus goes from DNA-> RNA
What is transcription?
The 5 mechanisms of evolution. (think of the five fingers on your hand)
What is small population, non-random mating, mutation, gene flow, and adaptations?
Ecosystem has to rebuild after a natural disaster but it already has soil
What is secondary succession?
Stigma, Style, and Ovary
What are the female parts of the plant?
All cells have identical DNA but certain areas are either turned on or off depending on the gene.