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[Show more]Abiotic Non-living, may be within or made by a living organism. 
Biotic Living. Matter is considered ______ if it was ever alive at some point in time 
Atom Smallest level. The basic unit of matter. Consists of a dense nucleus 
surrounded by electrons. 
Molecule Second level. A chemical structure c...
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Add to cartAbiotic Non-living, may be within or made by a living organism. 
Biotic Living. Matter is considered ______ if it was ever alive at some point in time 
Atom Smallest level. The basic unit of matter. Consists of a dense nucleus 
surrounded by electrons. 
Molecule Second level. A chemical structure c...
Biology the scientific study of life 
Characteristics of Life 1. Be made of materials organized in a hierarchical pattern. 
2. Use energy and raw materials to survive 
3. Sense and respond to changing environments and maintain internal stability, or 
homeostasis. 
4. Grow, develop, and reproduce. ...
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Add to cartBiology the scientific study of life 
Characteristics of Life 1. Be made of materials organized in a hierarchical pattern. 
2. Use energy and raw materials to survive 
3. Sense and respond to changing environments and maintain internal stability, or 
homeostasis. 
4. Grow, develop, and reproduce. ...
Coevolution Event The process by which two or more species evolve in tandem by 
exerting selection pressures on each other 
Speciation Event A lineage-splitting event that produces two or more separate 
species. 
Phylogenetic Event The evolutionary development and history of a species or higher 
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Add to cartCoevolution Event The process by which two or more species evolve in tandem by 
exerting selection pressures on each other 
Speciation Event A lineage-splitting event that produces two or more separate 
species. 
Phylogenetic Event The evolutionary development and history of a species or higher 
...
A SUBATOMIC PARTICLE HAS A NEGATIVE CHARGE AND IS FOUND IN A SHELL 
OF THE ATOM. WHAT IS THE PARTICLE? AN ELECTRON 
MALE PEACOCKS COMPETE WITH ONE ANOTHER TO MATE FEMALE 
PEACOCKS. MALES WITH MORE COLORFUL TAIL FEATHERS ATTRACT FEMALE 
MATES AT A HIGHER RATE THAN THOSE W/O. THEREFORE MALE PEACOCK...
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Add to cartA SUBATOMIC PARTICLE HAS A NEGATIVE CHARGE AND IS FOUND IN A SHELL 
OF THE ATOM. WHAT IS THE PARTICLE? AN ELECTRON 
MALE PEACOCKS COMPETE WITH ONE ANOTHER TO MATE FEMALE 
PEACOCKS. MALES WITH MORE COLORFUL TAIL FEATHERS ATTRACT FEMALE 
MATES AT A HIGHER RATE THAN THOSE W/O. THEREFORE MALE PEACOCK...
Population All the individuals of the same species that occupy the same area and 
are likely to breed with one another. 
Organ A collection of tissues grouped together based on a common general function. 
Some common ________ in the human body are the heart, lungs, and kidneys. 
Ecosystem All the ...
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Add to cartPopulation All the individuals of the same species that occupy the same area and 
are likely to breed with one another. 
Organ A collection of tissues grouped together based on a common general function. 
Some common ________ in the human body are the heart, lungs, and kidneys. 
Ecosystem All the ...
Adaptation- The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an 
organism to become more suited to an environment. 
Aerobic- A process that requires oxygen. 
Allele -An alternative form of a gene. An example would be genes that encode eye 
color—some encode blue eyes (one alle...
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Add to cartAdaptation- The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an 
organism to become more suited to an environment. 
Aerobic- A process that requires oxygen. 
Allele -An alternative form of a gene. An example would be genes that encode eye 
color—some encode blue eyes (one alle...
Abiotic Non-living 
Ex. A rock crystal can "grow" in a simple fashion. But rock crystals don't sense or 
respond to changing environments thus they aren't alive. 
Biotic living 
- Be made of materials organized in hierarchical patterns. 
- Use energy and raw materials to survive. 
- Sense and r...
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Add to cartAbiotic Non-living 
Ex. A rock crystal can "grow" in a simple fashion. But rock crystals don't sense or 
respond to changing environments thus they aren't alive. 
Biotic living 
- Be made of materials organized in hierarchical patterns. 
- Use energy and raw materials to survive. 
- Sense and r...
Biological macromolecules formed when atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, 
nitrogen, phosphorus, and other elements bond with each other in unique and varied 
ways 
Atom building blocks of all matter 
four classes of biological macromolecules carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and 
nucleic acids 
ce...
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Add to cartBiological macromolecules formed when atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, 
nitrogen, phosphorus, and other elements bond with each other in unique and varied 
ways 
Atom building blocks of all matter 
four classes of biological macromolecules carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and 
nucleic acids 
ce...
Features of DNA Function: Stores genetic information. Location: Remains in the 
nucleus. Structure: Double helix. Sugar: Deoxyribose. Pyrimidines: Cytosine, Thymine. 
Purines: Adenine, guanine. 
Features of RNA Function: Involved in protein synthesis. Location: Leaves the 
nucleus. Structure: Usu...
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Add to cartFeatures of DNA Function: Stores genetic information. Location: Remains in the 
nucleus. Structure: Double helix. Sugar: Deoxyribose. Pyrimidines: Cytosine, Thymine. 
Purines: Adenine, guanine. 
Features of RNA Function: Involved in protein synthesis. Location: Leaves the 
nucleus. Structure: Usu...
Which item would be classified as biotic? 
-light 
-wind 
-temperature 
-fungus fungus 
Which item is an atom? 
-carbon dioxide 
-nitrogen 
-sucrose 
-methane nitrogen 
Largemouth bass have recently been introduced into ponds that previously did not 
contain any large, predatory fish. 
Which adapt...
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Add to cartWhich item would be classified as biotic? 
-light 
-wind 
-temperature 
-fungus fungus 
Which item is an atom? 
-carbon dioxide 
-nitrogen 
-sucrose 
-methane nitrogen 
Largemouth bass have recently been introduced into ponds that previously did not 
contain any large, predatory fish. 
Which adapt...
Protons Positively charged particles; located in the nucleus. Relative mass of 1.0 
Neutrons the particles of the nucleus that have no charge, located in the nucleus. 
Relative mass of 1.0 
Electrons Negatively charged particles that orbit outside of the nucleus in shells; 
shells fill following a...
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Add to cartProtons Positively charged particles; located in the nucleus. Relative mass of 1.0 
Neutrons the particles of the nucleus that have no charge, located in the nucleus. 
Relative mass of 1.0 
Electrons Negatively charged particles that orbit outside of the nucleus in shells; 
shells fill following a...
The two new daughter cells will be haploid, but the DNA they contain is still replicated. 
The homologous chromosomes have separated and are ready to start the second 
division, but they have not yet begun the second round of division. 
Which stage of the cell cycle is this cell in? Telophase I 
H...
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Add to cartThe two new daughter cells will be haploid, but the DNA they contain is still replicated. 
The homologous chromosomes have separated and are ready to start the second 
division, but they have not yet begun the second round of division. 
Which stage of the cell cycle is this cell in? Telophase I 
H...
Matter Any substance that has mass and takes up space 
2 classes of matter biotic (living/have lived) 
abiotic (nonliving/never alive) 
The basic unit of matter the atom 
The atom is made up of: a dense nucleus surrounded by electrons 
Atoms join together and form: molecules
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Add to cartMatter Any substance that has mass and takes up space 
2 classes of matter biotic (living/have lived) 
abiotic (nonliving/never alive) 
The basic unit of matter the atom 
The atom is made up of: a dense nucleus surrounded by electrons 
Atoms join together and form: molecules
Amino Acids building blocks of proteins 
Carbohydrates the starches and sugars present in foods 
Fats lipids that are solid at room temperature; composing of glycerol and saturated 
fatty acids 
Glucose a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is 
a component of ma...
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Add to cartAmino Acids building blocks of proteins 
Carbohydrates the starches and sugars present in foods 
Fats lipids that are solid at room temperature; composing of glycerol and saturated 
fatty acids 
Glucose a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is 
a component of ma...
As you explore how living things interact with the nonliving environment, you are 
focused on __________. ecosystem 
Individuals can be grouped into population and _____________. communities 
In multicellular life forms, cells take on specific functions in tissues, organs, and ______ 
_______. org...
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Add to cartAs you explore how living things interact with the nonliving environment, you are 
focused on __________. ecosystem 
Individuals can be grouped into population and _____________. communities 
In multicellular life forms, cells take on specific functions in tissues, organs, and ______ 
_______. org...
Identify the Abiotic factors from the list below (Select 4) 
Air Temperature 
Elevation 
Mineral Composition 
Bacteria 
Animals 
Plants 
Rainfall Air Temperature 
Elevation 
Mineral Composition 
Rainfall 
Which of the following has the correct order of items from the smallest to largest? * 
Organis...
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Add to cartIdentify the Abiotic factors from the list below (Select 4) 
Air Temperature 
Elevation 
Mineral Composition 
Bacteria 
Animals 
Plants 
Rainfall Air Temperature 
Elevation 
Mineral Composition 
Rainfall 
Which of the following has the correct order of items from the smallest to largest? * 
Organis...
The three major domains of life are archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes 
Which of these classification categories contains the closest related group of 
organisms? genus 
What is the correct format for the binomial name of humans beings? homo sapiens 
Which sequence correctly lists the different leve...
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Add to cartThe three major domains of life are archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes 
Which of these classification categories contains the closest related group of 
organisms? genus 
What is the correct format for the binomial name of humans beings? homo sapiens 
Which sequence correctly lists the different leve...
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