Unit 1.1 Study Guide Flashcards
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What are the components of scientific argumentation?
CER
What does CER mean?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What is the Claim?
conclusion that addresses the original question or problem about a phenomenon
What is evidence?
pieces of data that support your claim
What is reasoning?
explanation of how the data support your claim
Define Abiotic
non-living
Define biotic
living
What is the model of life?
PMC
What does PMC mean?
program, metabolism, container
What is program?
genetic code
What is metabolism?
energy
What is container
cell membrane/wall, maintains
basic unit of a chemical element
atom
group of atoms bonded together
molecule
structure that has one or more jobs within a cell
organelle
building blocks of all living things
cell
group of cells that work together to perform a specific function
tissue
collection of tissues that perform a specific function
organ
biological system composed of a group of organ that work together to perform tasks
organ system
a living thing
organism
a group of the same species living together in a similar geographical area
population
interacting group of various species in a common location
community
the living organisms and their environment interacting in a certain area.
ecosystem
distinct geographical region with specific climate, vegetation, and animal life. It consists of a biological community that has formed in response to its physical environment and regional climate
biome
