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Biology 1 Exam Review
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This set of flashcards is a review of the key vocabulary on the Biology 1 semester exam.
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Cell
The smallest unit in living things that can still be considered alive. The basic unit of organization in living things.
Tissue
A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
Organ
A group of similar tissues that perform a particulat function.
Organ System
Groups of organs that work together to perform specific functions.
Homeostasis
Process by which organisms maintain an internal balance.
Stimulus-Response
Process that helps living things respond to outside stimuli.
Metabolism
Chemical reactions that living things use to process materials.
Inference
Interpretation pased on prior knowledge and observation.
Monomer
Smaller units that join together to make polymers.
Polymer
Larger compound formed by joining monomers together.
Protein
Organic compound that serves as a building block for living things, speeds up reactions as a catalyst.
Lipid
Organic compound that stores energy, helps form the cell membrane, provides insulation and protection.
Carbohydrate
Organic compound that is the main source of energy for living things.
Nucleic Acid
Organic compound that stores and transmits your genetic information (heredity)
Amino Acids
Building blocks or monomers for proteins.
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