Intro to Biology (Exam 1) Flashcards
(21 cards)
The study of life
Biology
What type of science has a focus for gaining knowledge for its own sake?
Basic science
What type of science does not aim to create or invent
Basic science
What type of science is studying how the universe begins?
Basic science
What type of science is driven by curiosity?
Basic science
What type of science has a focus of solving practical problems?
Applied science
What type of science aims to improve the human condition?
Applied science
What type of science is developing treatments for diseases?
Applied Science
______ ______ is the foundation for applied science
Basic science
Firsthand research conducted by the author
Primary source
Summarizes or analyzes primary research
Secondary source
Properties of Life
Order, Energy Processing, Regulation, Response to Environment, Reproduction, Growth and Development, Evolutionary Adaptation
Most complex level of biological organization
Biosphere
Least complex level of biological organization
Molecule
New characteristics arise at higher levels of organization that do not exist at lower levels
Emergent Properties
Basic unit of life
Cells
No nucleus cells
Prokaryotic cells
Example of prokaryotic cells
Bacteria and archaea
True nucleus cells
Eukaryotic cells
3 domains of life
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Four kingdoms of Eukaryotic cells
Protista, Animalia, Fungi, Plantae
