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| describes the nonliving parts of an organisms environment |
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| describes a low pH (under 7) |
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| movement of substances across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low concentration ot high concntration (requires energy) |
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| special characteristics that make an organism well suited for a particular environment |
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| Acquired Immuno Defiency Syndrome caused by HIV |
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| the two differnet versions of a gene for a particular trait |
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| the two differnet versions of a gene for a particular trait |
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| condition caused by an overreaction of the immune system |
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| building block of protein |
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| a chemical that kills specific microorganisms; frequently used to combast diseases |
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| molecules that humans produce as response to foreign objects in the body |
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| a protein or foreign substance that stimulates the production of antibodies |
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| the process by which humans encourage the development of specific traits by breeding the plants or animals tht hae thos traits |
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| the process by which humans encourage the development of specific traits by breeding the plants or animals tht hae thos traits |
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| reproduction that requires one parent and produces offspring genetically identical to the parent |
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| used by cells for immediate chemical energy |
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| self-feeding organism that obtains its energy from inorganic sources (plants are an example) |
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| self-feeding organism that obtains its energy from inorganic sources (plants are an example) |
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| single-celled organisms that have no nuclear membrane to surround and contain their DNA |
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| every action an animal takes |
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| the variety of different species in an ecosystem or in the world |
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| a very large area characterized by a certain climate and types of plants and animals |
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| describes new procedures and devices that utilize discoveries in biology |
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| describes living parts of an organisms environment |
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| uncontrolled cell growth which damages normal tissues |
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| animals that eat both plants and animals |
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