Vocabulary 1
the smallest unit of life that composes all living things
cell
an organism that is uniquely specialized to carry out all functions within one cell
unicellular organisms
Levels of organization within a living organism...
____ --> ____ --> ______ --> _____--> ____
cells --> tissues --> organs --> body systems/organ systems --> organism
Multicellular organisms are often _______ , while unicellular organisms are simple
complex
The study of passing of traits from parent to offspring
genetics
made up of at least one cell
unicellular organism
made up of many specialized cells and have organ systems to help it perform life functions
multicellular organism
"the molecule of life" that gives the detailed information to code for your traits
DNA
Name an example of a unicellular organism
paramecium, euglena, bacterium, ameoba
How is DNA related to cells?
Cells contain DNA
the child of parent organisms
offspring
Tissues are made up of
Cells
The wide variety of living organisms that live on the planet
diversity
This is needed by all living things for survival.
energy
What is the reason you may resemble some of your family members?
You share similar DNA, and so may share similar traits
a cell that has a very specific function
specialized
This device is used to view unicellular organisms
microscope
A segment of DNA that provides information about a trait.
gene
The cell theory states: All living organisms are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and ______________.
All cells must come from other cells.
How does the size of an organism affect the number of cells it may have?
The larger the organism the more complex it would be thus requiring many specialized cells to help it perform life functions.
use energy, reproduce, get rid of waste, grow and develop, respond to their environment are the
5 basic life processes/functions of living organisms
a trait or characteristic that is learned or influenced by the environment is called
traits that are passed from one generation to the next
inherited
Name the difference between plant and animal cells.
Plant cells are able to photosynthesize and animal cells are not.
Probability and inheritance of traits from reproduction leads to _________ which is important for the species survival
genetic diversity