Module 1

Question 1

abiotic

Answer 1

nonliving materials in an environment (sunlight, rain, gases, rocks)

Question 2

atom

Answer 2

basic unit of matter. has dense nucleus and a cloud of electrons

Question 3

biotic

Answer 3

living materials in an environment

Question 4

biology

Answer 4

scientific study of life

Question 5

biosphere

Answer 5

all areas on and around earth that are capable of supporting life

Question 6

cell

Answer 6

smallest unit of function of life

Question 7

community

Answer 7

all populations interacting with each other within specified area

Question 8

ecosystem

Answer 8

all biotic and abiotic in an area

Question 9

macromolecules

Answer 9

large and complex molecule smaller subunits producing larger unit with new atoms

Question 10

molecule

Answer 10

two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond

Question 11

organ

Answer 11

collection of tissue grouped together based on common general function

Question 12

organ system

Answer 12

collection of organs in the body that work together to perform vital function

Question 13

organelle

Answer 13

specific set of molecules bond in the cell, creating subunit with specific function

Question 14

organism

Answer 14

individual living entity that survives and reproduces as a unit

Question 15

population

Answer 15

same species individuals that occupy same area and likely to breed with one another

Question 16

tissue

Answer 16

groups of similar cells carrying out same detailed function within an organism