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Exam study book Human Biology of Michael D. Johnson - ISBN: 9781292166278, Edition: 1, Year of publication: - (Human Biology)

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Test Bank For Human Biology 16th Edition By Sylvia Mader
9781260233032 Chapter 1-25 Complete Guide .
biology - ANSWER: the study of living organisms and how they live

Atoms - ANSWER: smallest unit of an element; composed of electrons, protons, and
neutrons~join to make molecules

molecule - ANSWER: union of two or more atoms of the same or different elements

cell - ANSWER: the structural and functional unit of all living things

tissue - ANSWER: a group of cells with a common structure and function

organ - ANSWER: composed of tissues functioning together for a specific task

organ system - ANSWER: composed of several organs working together

organism - ANSWER: an individual; complex individuals contain organ systems

species - ANSWER: a group of similar, interbreeding organisms

population - ANSWER: organisms of the same species in a particular area

community - ANSWER: interacting populations in a particular area

ecosystem - ANSWER: a community plus the physical environment

biosphere - ANSWER: regions of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere inhabited
by living organisms

Energy - ANSWER: the capacity to do work

metabolism - ANSWER: All of the chemical reactions that occur within a cell

Sun - ANSWER: Ultimate source of energy for majority of life on earth

Photosynthesis - ANSWER: process by which plants and some other organisms use
light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and high-energy
carbohydrates such as sugars and starches

homeostasis - ANSWER: a constant internal environment

Characteristic 1 - ANSWER: Life is organized

, Characteristic 2 - ANSWER: Living organisms acquire materials and energy

Characteristic 3 - ANSWER: Living organisms are homeostatic

Characteristic 4 - ANSWER: Living organisms respond to stimuli

Characteristic 5 - ANSWER: Living organisms reproduce and have the potential for
growth

Characteristic 6 - ANSWER: Living organisms are (supposed by many) to have an
evolutionary history

reproduce - ANSWER: when organisms pass on their genetic information to the next
generation

as the fertilized egg grows into a fetus (BABY), or an acorn becomes a tree -
ANSWER: growth occurs

Growth - ANSWER: an increase in size and often in number of cells~part of
development

development - ANSWER: all the changes that occur from the time the egg is fertilized
until death

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) - ANSWER: contains the genetic info of all life

genes - ANSWER: short sequences of hereditary material that specify the instructions
for a specific trait

mutations (believed to be the basis of evolutionary change) - ANSWER: minor
variations in genes that can cause an organism to be better suited for the
environment

evolution (belief) - ANSWER: the process of change over time

natural selection - ANSWER: believed to be the mechanism by which evolution
occurs

domain - ANSWER: Most inclusive taxonomic category; larger than a kingdom

Bacteria and Archaea - ANSWER: contain prokaryotic, single-celled organisms that
lack a nucleus

Eukarya - ANSWER: Domain of all organisms whose cells have nuclei, including
protists, plants, fungi, and animals

plants - ANSWER: multicellular, photosynthetic organisms

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