Biology Chapter 1
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18 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Evolution | The process of change that has transformed life on Earth. |
| Reductionism | Reduction of complex systems to simpler components that are easier to study (such as DNA). |
| Systems | Combination of components that function together. |
| Cells | The basic units of structure and function and is the lowest level of organization. |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| Genome | Entire library of an organism's genetic instructions. |
| Chromosome | One DNA molecule with lots of genes arranged along its length and has the ability to store information. |
| Negative Feedback | Accumulation of end product of a process that slows that process (most common). |
| Positive Feedback | End product of a process that speeds up the process. |
| Archaea | Ancient bacteria found in "old places", like the Yellowstone hot springs |
| Prokaryotes | no true nucleus |
| Surface of volume ratio | Answer to all science |
| Eukarya | All other living organisms |
| Natural Selection | Descent with modification |
| Data | Recorded observations |
| Qualitative Data | Not numerical, but rather, recorded descriptions |
| Quantitative Data | Numerical data, recorded measurements |
| Model Building | Allows you to test and explain and communicate about the idea or process the model is expressing |
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