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| What are some emergent properties of life? |
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Definition
Consist of organized cells
Contain heritable genetic information for reproduction
Show growth
Respond to stimuli
Exhibit homeostasis (regulation)
Harness and utilize energy
Adapt to environmental change -with evolution through natural selection |
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What are two theories that propose that all life is related?
Explain the theories. |
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Definition
1.The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
All species, past and present, trace their ancestry back to a single common ancestor
2.The Cell Theory
i. Cells are the basic units of life
ii. All organisms are composed of cells
iii. All cells come from pre-existing cells |
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| Biology uses Darwin's theory of Evolution as a what? |
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Definition
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| Explain Evolution and diversity, use microscopic and macroscopic terms. |
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Definition
All organisms reproduce by passing on, or duplication genetic material with a chance for ERRORS.
These errors can be either helpful or not, the helpful traits are passed on, while the non helpful traits are eliminated by natural selection. These errors cause a change in genetic material, therefore making life more diverse and more evolved. |
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Why can different organisms live in different environements if we all share a common ancestor?
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Definition
Errors in genetic duplication cause changes in the offspring of the organism. These changes can potentially lead to an adaptation to an environment that was once unlivable. (I.e Fish can't breathe air, but amphibians can live in air)
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All organisms have a unique two part name
What are the two parts? |
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Definition
1) Genus name
2) Species name |
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| What is a good acronym for remembering the taxonomy names? |
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Definition
Dude, Keep Pond Clean Or Froggy Gets Sick
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species |
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| What are the three domains in the tree of life? |
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Definition
Domain Bacteria
Domain Archaea
Domain Eukarya |
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