Processes
process of reproduction involving a single parent that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
asexual reproduction
control center of the cell. contains DNA
nucleus
a relationship between two species in which both species benefit
mutualism
non living
abiotic
the basic unit of structure and function in living things
cell
the process by which plants and other autotrophs capture and use light energy to make food from carbon dioxide and water
photosynthesis
makes proteins
ribosomes
struggle between organisms to survive in a habitat with limited resources.
competition
a diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem
food web
a reaction to a stimulus
response
the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
diffusion
powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP production
mitochondrion
an interaction in which one organism hunts and kills another organism
predation
first species to populate an area during primary succession
pioneer species
a word that describe the cell membrane. substances can pass directly through the cell membrane by active or passive transport
semipermeable
process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen
cellular respiration
a long whiplike structure that helps a cell move
flagellum
a relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed
parasitism
a diagram that shows the amount of energy that moves from one feeding level to another in a food web
energy pyramid
a diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family
pedigree
the movement of materials through a cell membrane using energy (ATP)
active transport
a system of membranes that modifies and packages proteins for export by the cell.
golgi apparatus
a close relationship between two species that benefits at least one of the species (3 types of these)
symbiosis
largest number of individuals of a population that an environment can support
carrying capacity
a taxonomic category above the kingdom level. 3 of these - bacteria, archaea, and eukarya
domain