WGU C190 Intro to Biology easy to
follow Study Guide (LATEST 2025)
Comprehensive Q&A | 100% Correct |
the Ultimate Guide for Yr. 2026/2027
Terms in this set (66)
Living/ Describes living factors in the
environment.
Biotic
Non-living/ non-libing elements in
the environment
Abiotic
atoms, molecules, cells, tissues,
Levels of Biological
organs, organ-systems, organisms,
Organization
populations, communities,
(smallest to largest)
ecosystems, biomes, biosphere
Basic unit of matter. Each atom
consists of a central nucleus (protons
Atoms
and neutrons) and an outer ring(s)
containing electrons.
Molecule
A group of atoms bonded together
basic unit of life that all organisms are
made of
Cells
Groups of cells with a common
structure and function.
Tissues
, Groups of tissues that work together
to perform a specific function or
Organs
related functions
group of organs that work together
to perform a specific function
organ system
A living thing made up of several
organ systems
Organism
A group of organisms that belong to
the same species and live in the same
Population
area
a group of different populations of
living organisms that inhabit a
Communities
particular area and interact with
eachother
A system that includes all living
organisms (biotic factors) in an area
Ecosystem as well as its physical environment
(abiotic factors) functioning together
as a unit.
A collection of many similar
ecosystems across a large geographic
Biomes area. Defined by specific climate
conditions (temperature/rainfall).
Example: Savannah
The gobal sum of all ecosystems and
biomes, representing all life on earth
Biosphere
Protons
positive charge, found in nucleus
Neutrons
neutral charge, found in nucleus