PROPERTIES OF LIFE

These flash cards are day 2 of biology 101! Quiz will be tmr 08/27/24

all organisms have the capacity of??

growth and reproduction

Stem cells

Unspecialized cells, but can go anywhere (Have the ultimate potential); The earlier the steel, the more potential

Levels of organization

Atoms, molecules, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, Organ system, organism

Define Elements

The smallest things we know with unique properties

Biochem

The study of elements that make up living things

Four major macromolecules needed for a cell

Carbohydrates (sugars)

proteins (made of amino acids)

Lipids (fats)

Nucleic acids (DNA)

________dictates______

Structure, function

Types of organelles

Nucleus mitochondria ribosome Golgi

Types of organ systems

Nervous system

digestive system

Population is what?

Species in a particular location

What does a population make?

A community

What’s formed from communities?

Ecosystems

What are two biological themes?

Evolution

Adaptive trait

Define evolution

Percentage of traits found within a population will change overtime

Define adaptive trait

A trait that helps with surviving

What is MRSA?

A very resistant bacteria

What has happened to most of our species In this planet?

99% of our species has gone extinct In this planet

Define autonomic nervous system

Your body is doing work without conscious thought