Ch1: Evolutions and Foundations of Biology Flashcards
1
Q
A system that is a combination of components that function together. It can be identified at any scale, including a single cell or organ system.
A
Biological System
2
Q
Seeks to understand how all the parts fit and function together
A
Systems Biology
3
Q
Seeks to reduce complex systems to simpler, more manageable components
A
Reductionism
4
Q
In an ecosystem, ______ cycle and ______ flows through.
A
Nutrients
Energy
5
Q
Energy enters as solar and exits as _____.
A
Heat
6
Q
Energy for most life comes from the sun, trapped in the ________ _____ of molecules synthesized by photosynthetic organisms.
A
Chemical Bonds
