bio test today

Which organism does NOT contain a nucleus?

Prokaryotes (specifically organisms in the domains Bacteria and Archaea).

All the individuals of the same species living within a specified area is known as a(n)_______________________________

Population

All the living things on Earth along with all the places where life exists is known as___________________________________

Biosphere

What do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?

Plasma membrane, cytoplasm/cytosol, DNA (genetic material), and ribosomes.

What does descent with modification refer to?

Evolution; the idea that species change over time, give rise to new species, and share a common ancestor while accumulating heritable adaptations.

The process of science involves testing a ____________________

Hypothesis

What domain(s) are prokaryotes classified under?

Domain Bacteria and Domain Archaea.

What are the common themes in biology?

1. Organization, 2. Information, 3. Energy and Matter, 4. Interactions, 5. Evolution.

Using Jane Goodall’s studies on chimpanzee behavior give an example of quantitative data

Numerical records, such as counting the exact number of times a chimpanzee grooms a partner, or recording duration of feeding.

In an experiment, which variable is the treatment in the experiment, and which is the measured outcome

Treatment = Independent variable; Measured outcome = Dependent variable.

What is the correct order of biological organization? (From largest to smallest)

Biosphere -> Ecosystem -> Community -> Population -> Organism -> Organ System -> Organ -> Tissue -> Cell -> Organelle -> Molecule -> Atom.