chapter 1
organism
A(n) ______ is a living individual that consists of one or more cells
organelles
Compartments within cells that carry out specific functions are called
Taxonomy
The science of naming and classifying organisms
Inherited traits, characteristics, or behaviors that enable an organism to survive and reproduce successfully in its environment are called
adaptation
In reproduction, genetic information comes from only one parent; whereas, in reproduction, genetic information from two parents unites to form an offspring.
asexual and sexual
The following lists the levels of biological organization in order from smallest to largest. Fill in the missing components:
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ AMOCTO
particles that make up molecules are called
atoms
primary producers
autotroph that obtains energy and nutrients from nonliving sources
Hypotheses are often tested with an investigation called a(n) Multiple choice question.
experiment
consumer
heterotroph that obtains energy and nutrients by eating other organisms
Decomposer
heterotroph that obtains energy and nutrients from wastes and dead organisms
What describes the state of internal constancy maintained by an organism
homeostasis
The presence or absence of a vaccine in the experiment shown comprises the ______ variable.
independent variable
It can be difficult to scientifically study events that occurred in the past and that left little evidence because
it can be hard to accurately re-create conditions from the past.
It can be difficult to scientifically study events that occurred in the past and that left little evidence because Multiple choice question.
it can be hard to accurately re-create conditions from the past.
atoms can bond together to form
molecules
A leaf is composed of several tissues organized to work together and is a(n) ______ of a plant.
organ
What is a structure consisting of tissues organized to interact and carry out specific functions?
organ
Organisms that make their own food by obtaining energy and nutrients from nonliving sources are called
primary producers
Select all the questions that are difficult to answer using science.
questions about morality questions about the meaning of life
What uses evidence and experiments to test ideas and answer questions?
scientific method
What is the science of naming and classifying organisms?
taxonomy
An example of a practical application of scientific knowledge is
technology
A(n) ______ is an explanation for a natural phenomenon that has been well tested and ties together many hypotheses.
theory