Biology 120 Notes (Part 1) Starting Biology

studied byStudied by 2 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 19

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

Biology

20 Terms

1
Systematics
________ is a term describing the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms.
New cards
2
atom
A(n) ________ is the smallest part of an element that displays the property of the element.
New cards
3
Taxonomy
____________ is a term that describes the branch of biology that identifies, names, and classifies organisms.
New cards
4
All living things have:
order/organization, reproduction, growth and development, evolution /adaption, response to stimuli, energy processing, and homeostasis /regulation.
New cards
5
Matter
________ is a term describing anything that has mass and occupies space.
New cards
6
Biology
________ describes the scientific study of life.
New cards
7
element
A(n) ________ is a substance that is composed of a type of atom.
New cards
8
weight of organisms
Six elements make up 99 % of the body ________.
New cards
9
All living things have characteristics such as
order/organization, reproduction, growth and development, evolution/adaption, response to stimuli, energy processing, and homeostasis/regulation
New cards
10
All living things belong to one of the following domains
bacteria, archaea, or eukarya
New cards
11
Eukaryotic cells
_______________ have a true nucleus (membrane-bound), have cells with membrane-bound organelles, are usually multi-cellular, and are usually visible to the naked eye.
New cards
12
Prokaryotic cells
________________ do not have a true nucleus, lack membrane-bound organelles, are always single-celled, and are always microscopic.
New cards
13
All living things belong in these domains:
bacteria, archaea, or eukarya.
New cards
14
Domain Archaea
They are prokaryotic cells from various shapes, live in extreme environments, absorbs food, and have unique chemical characteristics.
New cards
15
Domain Bacteria
They are prokaryotic cells of various shapes, can adapt to any environment, absorbs food, and have unique chemical characteristics.
New cards
16
Domain Eukarya
They are eukaryotic cells that have a true nucleus, have complex inner and outer structures, and have the largest body mass and size out of the other domains.
New cards
17
The most common elements are
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur.
New cards
18
atom
An ______ is the smallest part of an element that displays the property of the element. It contains subatomic particles.
New cards
19
Atomic mass
is located at the top left of an atomic symbol.
New cards
20
Atomic number
is located at the bottom left of the atomic symbol.
New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 94 people
431 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 8 people
113 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 30 people
703 days ago
5.0(2)
note Note
studied byStudied by 5 people
883 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 11 people
644 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 8 people
705 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 20 people
898 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 28821 people
696 days ago
4.8(120)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (25)
studied byStudied by 6 people
734 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (38)
studied byStudied by 18 people
501 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (47)
studied byStudied by 1 person
811 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (70)
studied byStudied by 21 people
301 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (115)
studied byStudied by 9 people
825 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (60)
studied byStudied by 72 people
502 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (38)
studied byStudied by 27 people
478 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (106)
studied byStudied by 4 people
23 minutes ago
5.0(2)
robot