Lecture Notes: Basic Biology (Video)

Twenty practice flashcards covering core biology concepts drawn from the lecture notes.

What is anatomy?

The study of body structure.

What is the binomial system?

A two-part naming system (genus + species).

What does the cell membrane do?

Thin barrier separating the cell inside from outside.

What is the cell wall?

A rigid, protective layer around some cells.

Where does photosynthesis happen?

In the chloroplast.

What is classification?

Grouping organisms by similar features.

What is conservation?

Protecting natural resources, plants, animals, and ecosystems.

What is cytoplasm?

The jelly-like material inside a cell (excluding the nucleus).

What is a dichotomous key?

A series of questions used to identify organisms.

What is DNA analysis used for?

Studying genetic material to identify organisms.

What is an enzyme?

A protein that speeds up chemical reactions.

What is excretion?

Removing waste from the body.

What is an exoskeleton?

A hard covering that supports and protects some animals.

What is a genus?

A group of related species.

What is growth?

A permanent increase in size.

What is a kingdom?

A broad classification rank for organisms.

What is morphology?

The study of what organisms look like.

What is movement?

Change in position of a cell, organism, or body part.

What is photosynthesis?

Process plants use to make food from sunlight, water, and CO₂.

What is a plasmid?

A small circular DNA piece in bacteria.