Chapter 1 study topics Flashcards
1
Q
What characteristics makes something alive?
A
If it reproduces, maintains homeostasis, uses enegery, and evolves
2
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
to maintain internal consistancy bespite external changes
3
Q
What is metabolism?
A
The internal chemical reaction when we consume energy.
4
Q
What are the levels of organization
A
atom molecule organelle cell tissue organ organ system organism population community ecosystem biosphere
5
Q
What are the steps to the scientific method?
A
Observation hypothesis prediction data collection analysis and peer review
6
Q
What is bionomial nomenclature?
A
similar to taxonomy, it is naming a species based on genus and epithe
7
Q
What is the name of Darwins book?
A
on the origin of species
