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Biology Exam 1
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
01/23/2010

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Ecological Levels
Definition

Biosphere

Ecosystem

 Community

Population

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Organisimal Levels
Definition

Multicelled Organism

Organ Systems

Organs

Tissues

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Molecules
Definition
Contain 2 or mor atoms held together by strong chemical bonds
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Cells
Definition
Basic unit of life, consists of plasma membrane enclosing cytoplasm and DNA
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Tissues
Definition
Many cells, of the same or different type, that perform a specialized task
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Organs
Definition
2 or more types of tissues that work together at a specific site to cunduct major body functions
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Organ Systems
Definition
Two or more organs that work together and extend through much of the body
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Community
Definition
Assemblage of different species that live and interact in a specified habitat
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Ecosystem
Definition
 Communities and their physical environment
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Biomes
Definition
Large regions of the earth with similar climate and multiple organisms (many ecosystems)
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Biosphere
Definition
All organisms on earth and their environments (all biomes)
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