GENERAL BIOLOGY STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ biotic.
Answer: Living or matter that was once alive
◉ smallest unit of matter.
Answer: Atom
◉ molecule.
Answer: A chemical structure of at least two atoms held together by
a bond
◉ macromolecule.
Answer: DNA is a biologically important macromolecule and a
polymer made of nucleotides.
◉ fundamental unit of life.
Answer: Cell
◉ organelle.
,Answer: A compartment inside a cell that carries out specific
functions
◉ microorganism.
Answer: Bacteria
◉ tissue.
Answer: A group of similar cells working together
◉ organ.
Answer: A group of tissues working together
◉ organ system.
Answer: A group of organs working together to perform complex
functions.
◉ Organ system.
Answer: A group of organs working together
◉ Organism.
Answer: A single living entity
,◉ Population.
Answer: All individuals of a species in a specific area
◉ Community.
Answer: A group of populations interacting in an area
◉ Ecosystem.
Answer: Living and nonliving components in an area
◉ Biosphere.
Answer: All ecosystems on Earth
◉ Emergent properties.
Answer: Characteristics of a system not present in its parts
◉ Biology.
Answer: The study of life and living organisms
◉ Homeostasis.
Answer: The ability to maintain stable internal conditions
◉ Nutrient.
, Answer: Matter an organism needs but cannot make
◉ Energy.
Answer: The capacity to do work or cause change
◉ Growth.
Answer: The process of increasing in size or maturity.
◉ Growth.
Answer: An increase in the size of an organism or cell.
◉ Development.
Answer: A change in structure and function over time.
◉ Reproduction.
Answer: The passing of genetic information to offspring.
◉ Evolution.
Answer: The process by which life changes over time.
◉ Natural Selection.