BIO 107 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

BIO 107 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ Describe what is meant by the term 'Biology' The scientific study of life List and recognize examples of the characteristics displayed by living organisms 1) Energy processing; Humans ingest energy units and burn energy units. 2) Order; Flowers have petals on the outside of the center. Cells have membranes 3) Evolutionary adaptation; Seahorse adapts to be able to camouflage in its environment 4) Growth and development; Oak tree starts from acorn, cells grow by division. 5) Regulation; Humans maintain homeostasis through sweating. 6) Reproduction 7) Response to the environment Compare methods for categorizing living organisms according to the three Domains of Life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya; Given a description of an organism, place it in its appropriate domain Archaea and bacteria = prokaryotes; microscopic organisms with relatively simple cells; no nucleus or membrane bound true organelles Eukaryotes = organisms with more complex cells; protists; have nucleus and membrane bound organelles; Kingdom Plantae; Kingdom Animalia; Kingdom Fungi Describe the levels of biological organization from molecule to the biosphere atoms molecules organelles cells tissues organs organ systems individuals of a species is called a population community - ALL living things in a geographic region that interact with each other ecosystem - living and NON living things included Evolution applies to every single biological organism; occurs through the process of natural selection; environment selects traits = adaptation Darwins Theory of Evolution Unity and Diversity birds have shared characteristics as well as evolved characteristics;