BIOD 101 Module 2 Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
organism defined as an individual, living creature
the most widely accepted characteristics of an organism (1) Order, (2) Evolutionary Adaptation, (3) Regulation, (4) Energy Processing, (5)
Growth and Development, (6) Response to the Environment, and (7) Reproduction
Order structures are comprised of the basic unit of life which is the cell
Life is structured into a developmental hierarchy whereby rise to tissues, tissues to organs, and organs to whole organ systems
cells give rise
Evolutionary adaption often called generational evolution, specifically refers to smaller, genetic changes
that allow for better survival of an organism. For instance, consider camouflage
Regulation Living organisms are sensitive to temperature, environmental stresses, pH
requirements etc. and go to great lengths to ensure optimal levels are maintained.
include shivering to generate body heat in humans or the regulation of blood flow
through an organism.
Energy Processing In order to sustain life, biochemical reactions are utilized. The sum of these
biochemical reactions is referred to as metabolism
Growth and Development Perhaps intuitive, a living thing grows, matures, ages, and experiences death.
Response to the Environment Living things respond through adaption. An adaption is a change or a process that
allows an organism to become better suited for their environment
stimulus Anything that causes an organism to respond
Reproduction living things must have a way of producing new and thriving generations to replace
the previous ones.
Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes (one from each parent) that will unite and grow
into a new offspring
Asexual reproduction gives rise to new offspring from a single organism
Levels of Biological Organization biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms
Biosphere broadest level encompassing planet earth and the atmosphere; all capable of
sustaining living organisms
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, BIOD 101 Module 2 Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Ecosystem a system of living and non-living things in a region. Grasslands, forests, desserts,
tundra, savanna, aquatic regions, rainforests, and coral reefs including the plants,
organisms, soils, and climate conditions associated are all examples of ecosystems.
Communities all the collective organisms living within a biological ecosystem. Communities
include all living organisms such as plants, fungi, grasses, animals, and even
microscopic organisms such as bacteria and protists.
Populations a group of one particular species living within defined boundaries of a community.
Several different types of populations make up a community.
Organisms are the individual living members of a population
organ systems a group of organs classified as a unit because of shared functions
organs which is a structure composed of two or more tissue types, that performs a common
function
tissues group of similar cells and the immediate environment surrounding them. are
composed of cells which are the basic and structural unit of life
Cells living structures with organelles ("little organs") that function on a microscopic level
to keep the individual alive
atoms and molecules smallest level of biological organization is at the chemical level.
taxa Each level of classification forms a hierarchy, referred to as
Linnaean classification this system was developed by Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century and is still used
by scientists today. The taxa are ordered by level of specificity in addition to shared
characteristics going from broad to specific.
Domain The largest and broadest category, which encompasses all the other taxa
What are the 3 Domains (1) Archaea, (2) Eubacteria, and (3) Eukarya
What are the 6 Kingdoms Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species
Latin binomial names used to identify individual organisms of a certain species
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organism defined as an individual, living creature
the most widely accepted characteristics of an organism (1) Order, (2) Evolutionary Adaptation, (3) Regulation, (4) Energy Processing, (5)
Growth and Development, (6) Response to the Environment, and (7) Reproduction
Order structures are comprised of the basic unit of life which is the cell
Life is structured into a developmental hierarchy whereby rise to tissues, tissues to organs, and organs to whole organ systems
cells give rise
Evolutionary adaption often called generational evolution, specifically refers to smaller, genetic changes
that allow for better survival of an organism. For instance, consider camouflage
Regulation Living organisms are sensitive to temperature, environmental stresses, pH
requirements etc. and go to great lengths to ensure optimal levels are maintained.
include shivering to generate body heat in humans or the regulation of blood flow
through an organism.
Energy Processing In order to sustain life, biochemical reactions are utilized. The sum of these
biochemical reactions is referred to as metabolism
Growth and Development Perhaps intuitive, a living thing grows, matures, ages, and experiences death.
Response to the Environment Living things respond through adaption. An adaption is a change or a process that
allows an organism to become better suited for their environment
stimulus Anything that causes an organism to respond
Reproduction living things must have a way of producing new and thriving generations to replace
the previous ones.
Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes (one from each parent) that will unite and grow
into a new offspring
Asexual reproduction gives rise to new offspring from a single organism
Levels of Biological Organization biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms
Biosphere broadest level encompassing planet earth and the atmosphere; all capable of
sustaining living organisms
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, BIOD 101 Module 2 Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Ecosystem a system of living and non-living things in a region. Grasslands, forests, desserts,
tundra, savanna, aquatic regions, rainforests, and coral reefs including the plants,
organisms, soils, and climate conditions associated are all examples of ecosystems.
Communities all the collective organisms living within a biological ecosystem. Communities
include all living organisms such as plants, fungi, grasses, animals, and even
microscopic organisms such as bacteria and protists.
Populations a group of one particular species living within defined boundaries of a community.
Several different types of populations make up a community.
Organisms are the individual living members of a population
organ systems a group of organs classified as a unit because of shared functions
organs which is a structure composed of two or more tissue types, that performs a common
function
tissues group of similar cells and the immediate environment surrounding them. are
composed of cells which are the basic and structural unit of life
Cells living structures with organelles ("little organs") that function on a microscopic level
to keep the individual alive
atoms and molecules smallest level of biological organization is at the chemical level.
taxa Each level of classification forms a hierarchy, referred to as
Linnaean classification this system was developed by Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century and is still used
by scientists today. The taxa are ordered by level of specificity in addition to shared
characteristics going from broad to specific.
Domain The largest and broadest category, which encompasses all the other taxa
What are the 3 Domains (1) Archaea, (2) Eubacteria, and (3) Eukarya
What are the 6 Kingdoms Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species
Latin binomial names used to identify individual organisms of a certain species
Stuvia 2026-2027
