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The Characteristics of life
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
06/15/2022

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The Characteristics of life include?
Definition

1. Growth and Development

2.Sefl-regulated metabolism

3.Response to stimuli

4.Reproduction

 

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Eukaryotic Cells
Definition
organelles enclosed by membranes, Nucleus -contains DNA
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Photosynthesis
Definition
a process that transforms solar energy into chemical energy
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DNA
Definition
Transmit information, make up genes and codes for proteins, I contain 4 types nucleotides
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Prokaryotic cells
Definition
I am singled celled organism and I have no membrane bound organelles
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The 3 basic theme of Biology?
Definition

Evolution

Information transfer

Energy for life

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Organelles
Definition
internal structures for special functions
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Plasma Membranes
Definition
Surrounds and Protects cells , Separates cell from environment
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list the 4 characteristics shared by all living things?
Definition
detect changes in the environment, grow and develop, capable of reproduction, and are able to maintain a constant internal environment
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what does emergent properties mean?
Definition
a characteristic an entity gains when it becomes part of a bigger system
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what are the domains into which all living things are classified?
Definition
Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
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what are the differences between the three-domain?
Definition
Bacteria - the cell do not have a nucleus
Archaea- cells do not contain a nucleus, they have a different cell wall than bacteria
Eukarya-- cells do contain a nucleus
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What are the Eukaryotic kingdoms?
Definition
Plant, Fungus, Animal, Protozoa
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which eukaryotic kingdom includes humans?
Definition
animalia
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What are the differences between the Eukaryotic kingdoms?
Definition
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The three themes of biology?
Definition
Evolution, the nature of science, biological systems
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Evolution
Definition
explanation for how life adapts and changes over time
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Nature of science
Definition
the process that relies on experimentation and hypothesis testing to validate findings
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Biological Systems
Definition
how all life is connected
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