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Biology the study of life.
Science In biology, the observation, identification, experimental investigation, and
theoretical explanation of natural phenomena.
Neuroparasitology study of zombie bugs(parasites making bug do things)
Atoms Smallest unit of an element that has chemical properties of an element. What all
matter is made up of.
Molecules and macromolecules atoms bond with each other to form molecules.
Polypeptides, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids(DNA/RNA) are important
macromolecules.
Systems The interactions of living systems, which are properties that manifest themselves
as the result of various system components working together.
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Evolution a heritable change in a population of organisms from one generation to the next.
primitive cells What cells started off on earth?
3.5-4 billion years ago How long ago did primitive cells start on earth?
DNA a blueprint for the organization, development, and function of living things. During
reproduction a copy of this blueprint is transferred from the parent to the offspring. DNA is
heritable.
vertical decent; horizontal gene transfer When species evolve what two common
mechanisms are involving mutation?
Horizontal gene transfer transfer of genetic material from one organism to another that is
not its offspring
interrelated group of ancestors What did ALL SPECIES evolve from?
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Genome complete genetic material of an organism or species
Genomics The ability to analyze DNA sequence of genomes
Proteome all proteins that a cell or organism makes.
Proteomics techniques used to analyze and compare proteomes
transport, cell-signaling, extracellular Most genes functions is to make proteins. Proteins
can form a cytoskeleton and proteins that function in cell organization can act as enzymes,
________ proteins, be ____-_________ proteins, and ______________ proteins.
Taxonomy field of biology that classifies and groups species
Bacteria One of three domains of life; Prokaryotic(simple)