A system that includes a
particular community of
organisms along with their
surrounding environment
Deoxyribonucleic acid – the
molecule that carries genetic
information and instructions
for the function of all cells
Eukaryotic, multicellular
organisms with cell walls. Get
nutrients through
decomposition or parasitism
Unicellular, prokaryotic
organisms that have cell walls,
cell membranes, DNA, and lack
a nucleus
A unicellular (1-celled)
organism that lacks a nucleus.
Classification of organisms
based on similarities in
structure, genetics, origin, etc.
A process that occurs in plants
that makes sugar (glucose) and
oxygen from carbon dioxide,
water, and sunlight.
The full sequence of an
individual’s DNA
A molecule (chemical
compound) that is important
for life. Most contain C, H, and
O, and are polymers of smaller
subunits.
A biomolecule that is often an
enzyme to speed up chemical
reactions in cells. Made from
amino acids.
The smallest living structure
that is common among all
living organisms – contains
DNA, a cell membrane, and
other structures
A type of trait that is only
shown when all/both of an
individual’s alleles are the
same
A characteristic of an organism
that helps it survive in its
environment.
Down
A type of trait that is displayed
phenotypically if an individual
has at least one dominant
allele
Ribonucleic acid – a molecule
similar to DNA that can be
used in ribosomes (rRNA), for
carrying amino acids (tRNA), or
for carrying a DNA message
(mRNA)
The entire portion of the earth
that supports life – organisms
and their surroundings
Any organism with a nucleus in
its cells
The combination of a sugar, a
phosphate, and a nitrogen
base – the building blocks of
DNA and RNA
A living thing – may be as
simple as a single-celled
bacteria or as complex as
animals
A change in the sequence of an
organism’s DNA
Tentative and testable
statement that must be
capable of being supported by
observational evidence
The process of cell division –
consists of several steps
(prophase, metaphase,
anaphase, telophase…)
Organisms maintaining a
constant internal balance,
keeping things stable
A biomolecule that is used for
energy storage and
insulation/protection. Made
of triglycerides.
A protein that speeds up
chemical reactions in cells
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