1.1 Intro to Bio

Question 1

What does PMC stand for?

Answer 1

Program, Metabolism, Container

Question 2

What does “Program” in PMC mean?

Answer 2

“Program” represents the genetic material that can be passed on to offspring

Question 3

What does “Metabolism” from PMC mean?

Answer 3

“Metabolism” represents the ability to gain and use energy

Question 4

What does CER stand for? What is it used for?

Answer 4

CER stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. It is used to build arguments in science.

Question 5

What is the smallest level of organization?

Answer 5

Atom

Question 6

Which level of organization comes first, organelle or cell? Why?

Answer 6

Organelle comes before cell. This is because organelles are specialized structures that perform various jobs with cells.

Question 7

Is a virus alive? Why or why not?

Answer 7

No, a virus is not alive because it can not gain or use energy. This means that it does not have the “metabolism” from the PMC model.

Question 8

What does “Container” in PMC mean?

Answer 8

“Container” represents the ability to keep things in or out.