Unifying Themes of Biology and Levels of Organization

What is the basic unit of life?

Cells are the basic unit of life, and all living things are made of one or more cells.

What is metabolism?

Metabolism is all of the chemical reactions of an organism to obtain energy.

What are autotrophs?

Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, primarily through photosynthesis.

What is homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the process of keeping a stable internal environment despite external changes.

What is heredity?

Heredity is the passing of traits to offspring through genes.

What is evolution?

Evolution refers to the change in heritable characteristics over time.

What is interdependence in biology?

Interdependence is when organisms live and interact within a community, affecting each other.

What are the seven themes of biology?

Cells, Reproduction, Metabolism, Homeostasis, Heritability, Evolution, Interdependence.

What is a molecular unit?

A group of 2 or more atoms chemically combined to form a larger unit.

What is a tissue?

A tissue is a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

What is an organ?

An organ is a structure composed of different types of tissues that carry out particular tasks.

What is an organ system?

An organ system is a group of organs that collaborate to achieve a common goal and maintain the overall health of an organism.

What is a community in biological terms?

A community includes all living things of different species within a given location.

What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem consists of all the living and nonliving things in a given area.

What is the biosphere?

The biosphere is the largest level of biological organization, including all parts of the Earth that contain living things.