Characteristics of Life
Themes of Biology
Scientific Method
More Characteristics of Life
General
100
Do all living things reproduce?
Yes
100
Structure = ______
function
100
____ is a well tested explanation of an idea that is broad and supported by a lot of evidence
Theory
100
What characteristic is represented here?
need energy and materials
100
What are the three domains of life?
Eukarya, Archaea, Bacteria
200
All organisms take in ___ to power their life activities
energy
200
What allows life to be diverse and united?
Evolution
200
What is an independent variable?
The one being manipulated
200
When a fly lands on a Venus fly trap, the plant closes around the fly. This is an example of what characteristic?
Response to stimuli
200
Salmonella is in what domain
Bacteria
300
Overtime, fins of the fish have become more streamlines, allowing for easier movement in the water. This an example of what characteristic?
Evolution/adaptation
300
Life depends on the flow of ____
Information
300
What step do cientist start at
Observations
300
What is the missing characteristic: Order, evolution, regulation, stimuli, reproduction, energy processing
Growth and development
300
Why do we study Biology?
To understand the natural world
400
order these into least to most inclusive:
cell, organ, tissue, organelle, molecule, organ system, organism,
molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
400
Interactions happen both ______ species and ____ species
between and within
400
Why are control groups used?
To compare and set a baseline
400
What is passed down in reproduction from parent to offspring?
heritable traits
400
Genetic information is encoded in ___
DNA
500
Why is homeostasis important?
this is what allows the body to maintain its internal environment, these conditions are needed to be optimal in order to survive
500
Energy flows into a system from ___ and sometimes leaves as ___
sun, heat
500
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed testable explanation for an observation
500
Give me an example of Evolutionary adaptation
Answers vary
500
What is a cell?
The smallest unit capable of carrying out life's functions