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Ch 1 Scope of Biology
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Study Guide
Be able to identify different ecosystems (examples ocean, desert, grassland, etc.)
Be able to identify both living and nonliving elements in the ecosystems
Know the following definitions
Organ system – organs that work together to perform a function
Biosphere-living world, includes other levels of the living world
Organisms- all living things, tree, human, frog, bacteria
Organ- group of tissues that work together
Cell- basic structure of life
Species- distinct type of organism
Specialization- cells have different jobs in an organism
Classification- organizing things into groups
Homeostasis- keeping internal conditions stable
Population- group of organisms belonging to the same species
Living things respond to their environments( examples hibernation and birds flying
south)
Level of organization of organisms: cell, tissue, organ, organ system
Natural Selection environment selects traits that increase survival rates
Study Guide Checklist
□ Review quiz 1&2 (questions will be similar on test)
□ Review levels of organization (above)
□ Study note packet
□ Have a basic understanding of the 10 unifying themes of life
□ Relax…if you’ve made it this far you’re going to do just fine