Vocabulary 1
What does "organism" mean?
A living thing
Which is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Sleeping
What is a "species"?
A group of organisms that can reproduce with each other
How many kingdoms are there in the current classification?
What is a “living thing”?
Something that can grow, reproduce, and respond.
What is "reproduction"?
Creating new living beings.
All living things are made of...
Cells
What does "kingdom" mean in biology?
A large group in classification of living things.
What is the correct order of taxonomic categories?
Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
What does “organ system” mean?
A group of organs working together.
What does "stimulus" refer to?
A change that causes a reaction.
Which process helps living things grow and repair themselves?
Metabolism
What is a “cell membrane”?
The outer layer that protects the cell
Why are cells considered the basic unit of life?
Because all living things are made of cells
What is “a population” in biology?
All organisms in the same species in one area.
What does "cell" mean in biology?
The basic unit of life.
What is the correct order from smallest to largest?
Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organism
What does “organ” mean in the human body?
A group of tissues that work together
Why do scientists classify living things?
To understand similarities and differences between organisms.
What is a “phylum”?
A taxonomic level below kingdom and above class.
What is "taxonomy"?
Classification of living organisms.
A group of similar cells working together is called a:
Tissue
What is the meaning of “classification”?
Putting living things into groups
What is the main difference between a tissue and an organ?
Organs are made of different tissues working together
What does “multicellular” mean?
Made of many cells