Definition 1 of 44
Structural, physiological, or behavioral traits that enhance an organism's chances of survival
and reproduction (caused by natural selection).
Adaptations
Homeostasis
Electronegativity
Ionic Bonds
Definition 2 of 44
water loving
water hating
Effector Mechanisms
Prokaryotes (Cyanobacteria)
Number of Covalent Bonds
H, O, S, N, C, P
Polar molecules -
Nonpolar molecules -
Definition 3 of 44
influences rates of biological reactions and can change the 3D structure of biological
molecules which impacts function (organisms use many mechanisms to minimize changed in
pH in their cells and tissues)
pH
12C & 13C
Nucleic Acids
Hiearchy
,Definition 4 of 44
Help scientists determine if differences between groups are significant.
Signaling Mechanisms
Scientific Method
Statistical Methods
Scientific Hypotheses:
Definition 5 of 44
Sum total of all the DNA molecules in an organism
Atoms
Isotope
Energy
Genome
Definition 6 of 44
Using one type of organism to understand others (biochemistry of photosynthesis was worked
out using a single-celled alga)
Photosynthesis
Model systems
Nucleic Acids
Homeostasis
Definition 7 of 44
Group of species that share a recent common ancestor
Genus
Genome
Community
Atoms
,Definition 8 of 44
Single cell organisms (Bacteria & Archaea)
Polar molecules -
Nonpolar molecules -
Prokaryotes (Cyanobacteria)
Scientific Hypotheses:
Bioinformatics
Definition 9 of 44
1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5
Prokaryotes (Cyanobacteria)
Polar molecules -
Nonpolar molecules -
What type of reaction is combustion?
Number of Covalent Bonds
H, O, S, N, C, P
Definition 10 of 44
The maintenance of the narrow range of conditions in the internal environment (needs body
systems to be regulated)
Homeostasis
Ionic Bonds
Liposomes
Photosynthesis
, Definition 11 of 44
Membrane-enclosed organelles, which also contains a nucleus.
Binomial
Hiearchy
Eukarya
Ecosystem
Definition 12 of 44
Integrate information and enable communication between sensors and effectors.
Signaling Mechanisms
Statistical Tests
Scientific Method
Scientific Hypotheses:
Definition 13 of 44
Groups of individuals of the same species that interbreed
Evolution
Populations
Adaptations
Isotope
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