Characteristic of Life
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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
What is the correct order to write something in binomial nomenclature
Genus then species
Binary fission and budding are two examples of what? A zygote is found in what characteristic?
1. asexual reproduction
2. sexual reproduction
Define community
all of the living organisms in a given area
What is a fundamental niche? Provide an example
the entire set of conditions that an organism/population/species can survive and reproduce itself
Domain includes...
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
The correct order of cell differentiation is...
organelle --> cell --> tissue --> organ --> organ system --> organism
Define catabolic and anabolic. Provide an example of each
Catabolic breaks down anabolic builds up
Define ecosystem
is all of the biotic and abiotic factors in a given area
Define realized niche. Provide an example
is the set of conditions actually used by an organism/population/species once interactions with other species (predation & competition) are taken into account
Kingdom includes...
Protista, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia
What is the difference between growth and development ?
Growth is increase in size and mass
Development is transformation of the organism as it goes through growth
What is the difference between adaptation and response?
Adaptation occurs over generations at the species level. Response is instant and on individual level
Define biosphere
all of the zones of Earth where organisms are found
What is a keystone species? provide an example
is a species within an ecosystem that plays a key role in maintaining structure, stability, and diversity
Eukaryotic cells contain...
Nucleus, membrane bound organelles, multiple origins of replication
Any process that results in change of state or activity of a cell organism is what characteristic?
Respond to stimulus
List (5) biotic factors and (5) abiotic factors
Answers may vary
Define habitat
a place where an organism lives
In primary succession, what plants are found in the pioneer species, intermediate species, and climax community?
1. bare rock, lichens, small annual plants, grasses, perennials 2. grass, shrubs, shade intolerant trees (pine). 3. Shade tolerant trees (oak and ivory)
Prokaryotic cells contain...
(Bacteria and Eukarya) nucleoid, no membrane bound organelles, one origin of replication
Provide an example of a negative feedback loop and a positive feedback loop
Ex of negative = process of shivering
ex of negative = process of giving birth
Define population
a group of individuals of the same species living in a given area at a given time
Define ecological niche
a range of roles performed and resources an organism uses
What is another name for a J-curve? What is another name for a S-curve? Draw and provide an example of each
1. exponential growth
2. logistic growth