Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Chapter 1 Test
study
23
Biology
10th Grade
08/21/2007

Additional Biology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
why is differentiation important in multicellular organisms?
Definition
because they have different jobs
Term
describe an organisms behavior that relates to homeostasis?
Definition
rabbit can shed its winter fur
Term
what are the two forms of reproduction?
Definition
asexual and sexual
Term
what molecule contains genetic information?
Definition
dna
Term
how is natural selection related to evolution?
Definition
the most important driving force of evolution
Term
genetics
Definition
the field of biology devoted to understanding how traits are passed from parents to offspring
Term
ecology
Definition
study of relationships between organisms and enviroment
Term
evolution
Definition
all changes that have formed life on earth
Term
zoology
Definition
study of animals
Term
ethology
Definition
study of animal behavior
Term
geology
Definition
study of earth
Term
palentology
Definition
fossils
Term
microbiology
Definition
very small organisms
Term
three autotrophs
Definition
pine tree,flower,clover
Term
three heterotrophs
Definition
animals,fungi,few plant species
Term
six characteristics of life
Definition
cells,organization,energy use,homeostasis,growth,reproduction
Term
five stages of life span
Definition
beginning,growth,maturity,decline,death
Term
steps of the scientific method?
Definition
observe,hypothesis,test,collect data,draw conclusion,re-test
Term
how is the total magnification of a compound light microscope calculated?
Definition
the ocular lens times the objective lens
Term
benefits of using a light microscope?
Definition
you can see living organisms
Term
what are the advantages of using an electron microscope?
Definition
it uses a beam of electrons instead of light,which magnifies it more
Term
what is the equivalent volume measurement to a cubic centimeter(cc)
Definition
1 mL
Term
why is the use of correct SI units important?
Definition
it's easier and it uses the multiples of ten!
Supporting users have an ad free experience!