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bio 101 exam 1

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Properties shared by living organisms
reproduction metabolism sense and response to environment cellular organization
what are cells, and how to they fit into organism life
smallest unit that can live and reproduce. these membrane bound cells are the basis of all life.
Explain the property of metabolism
its the ability to capture energy from the environment
producers vs. consumers
producers: capture energy from nonliving things (sunshine, etc.(photosynthesis)) consumers- capture energy from other living organisms (eating them) Sun - producers - consumers
sense and response to the environment
ability to detect danger, food, mates shelter etc. can adapt to surroundings, etc (ex. flowers attracting bees to pollinate)
Virus: are they living? why/why not?
No. lacks cellular organization (no self generated cell membrane), lacks capacity for independent metabolism, lacks capacity to reproduce without host cell (attack existing cell, transfer protein synthesis, DNA replication within cell, assembly, repeat within another
Biological hierarchy: list them
molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, individual organisms, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
what are molecules, and what role do they play in the hierarchy?
smallest unit. two or more atoms held together by strong chemical bonds
role of cells in the biological hierarchy
basic unit of life- has plasma membrane containing cytoplasm and DNA
tissue in bio hierarchy
made up of many cells to perform specialized tasks
organs in bio hierarchy
made up of 2 or more tissues to conduct major body function
organ system in bio hierarchy
made of 2 or more organs and extends throughout much of the body
individual organism in biological hierarchy
can live and reproduce. are multicellular and made of organs
population in biological hierarchy
group of the same species that live in the same habitat
community in biological hierarchy
different species in specified area (habitat)
ecosystem in biological hierarchy
made up of communities and the physical environment
biomes
large regions of earth with similar climate and distinctive community prevails at certain latitudes and elevations. Each has different vegetation and habitat conditions
What is being done now to reduce human impact?
strip farming, selective timber harvesting, restoration projects
What in population?
an interacting group of single species within a particular area
what causes population to change in size?
rate of change (r)= (number of immigrated and new born/current pop)-(number emigrated or died/current population)
what can be assumed from looking at a J-shaped curve on a graph
the population is growing exponentially
what can be assumed from looking at a S-shaped curve on a graph?
the population has hit a plateau and is stabling out.
What is mutualism?
+/+ relationship where both organisms benefit
what is symbiosis? what is it a form of?
species that live close, on, or in another species. it branches from mutualism. it can be +/+ or +/-
What is exploitation?
+/- interaction, where one is benefited and other is harmed
what are the 3 types of exploitation?
parasitism, predation, herbivores
What is competition?
-/- interaction. when two species/organisms are using the same resources. the more the two have in common, the more competition between them.
Interference vs. exploitation
Interference: direct fighting Exploitation: indirect-causing change among other species, or drive them out. happens when one better off.

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