WGU C190 Introduction to Biology
cellular respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-is the process of breaking down glucose into
simpler molecules, releasing some of the enrage stored in the bonds, and converting it
into adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
aerobic respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiration that requires oxygen
anaerobic respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiration that does not require oxygen
(ex. fermentation)
Fermentation - CORRECT ANSWER-Process by which cells release energy in the
absence of oxygen
chemical potential energy - CORRECT ANSWER-energy stored for later use
Chlorophyll - CORRECT ANSWER-Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy
used to carry out photosynthesis
homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-process by which organisms maintain a relatively
stable internal environment
Molecule - CORRECT ANSWER-a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms
held together by a chemical bond
Macromolecules - CORRECT ANSWER-Technically polymers, made by combining
smaller units called monomers. (Example -Deoxyrbonucleic Acid [DNA])
Two main types of cells - CORRECT ANSWER-Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Prokaryote - CORRECT ANSWER-Small and simple, do not have clearly defined
compartments inside of them
Eukaryotes - CORRECT ANSWER-organisms made up of one or more cells that have a
nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Organelles - CORRECT ANSWER-compartments inside of the cell that contain specific
groups of macromolecules and carry out specific cellular functions.
microorganism - CORRECT ANSWER-single-celled life forms
Tissues - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
, Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-A collection of tissues that work together to carry out a
common general function.
Biology - CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of life
Characteristics of Life - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Be made of materials organized in a
hierarchical pattern.
2. Use energy and raw materials to survive
3. Sense and respond to changing environments and maintain internal stability, or
homeostasis.
4. Grow, develop, and reproduce.
5. Be part of a population that evolves.
The Cell - CORRECT ANSWER-the smallest unit that displays all characteristics of life
Matter - CORRECT ANSWER-Any substance that has mass and takes up space. All
matter can be classified as biotic or abiotic.
Biotic - CORRECT ANSWER-Living or having lived
Abiotic - CORRECT ANSWER-nonliving and never have been alive
Atom - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic unit of matter
organ system - CORRECT ANSWER-the higher level of organization that consists of
functionally related organs
Organism - CORRECT ANSWER-individual living entity that survive and reproduce as a
unit
Population - CORRECT ANSWER-all the individuals of a species living in a specific
area
Community - CORRECT ANSWER-All the different populations that live together in an
area
Ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of all the living things in a particular area
together with the abiotic parts of that environment.
Biosphere - CORRECT ANSWER-the of all ecosystems on Earth. Includes all habitable
zones on the planet, including land, soil, rocks the Earth's crust, water and ice, and the
atmosphere.
Organization of Biosphere - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecule, Cell, Organism,
Population, Community, Ecosystem
cellular respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-is the process of breaking down glucose into
simpler molecules, releasing some of the enrage stored in the bonds, and converting it
into adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
aerobic respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiration that requires oxygen
anaerobic respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiration that does not require oxygen
(ex. fermentation)
Fermentation - CORRECT ANSWER-Process by which cells release energy in the
absence of oxygen
chemical potential energy - CORRECT ANSWER-energy stored for later use
Chlorophyll - CORRECT ANSWER-Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy
used to carry out photosynthesis
homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-process by which organisms maintain a relatively
stable internal environment
Molecule - CORRECT ANSWER-a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms
held together by a chemical bond
Macromolecules - CORRECT ANSWER-Technically polymers, made by combining
smaller units called monomers. (Example -Deoxyrbonucleic Acid [DNA])
Two main types of cells - CORRECT ANSWER-Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Prokaryote - CORRECT ANSWER-Small and simple, do not have clearly defined
compartments inside of them
Eukaryotes - CORRECT ANSWER-organisms made up of one or more cells that have a
nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Organelles - CORRECT ANSWER-compartments inside of the cell that contain specific
groups of macromolecules and carry out specific cellular functions.
microorganism - CORRECT ANSWER-single-celled life forms
Tissues - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
, Organs - CORRECT ANSWER-A collection of tissues that work together to carry out a
common general function.
Biology - CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of life
Characteristics of Life - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Be made of materials organized in a
hierarchical pattern.
2. Use energy and raw materials to survive
3. Sense and respond to changing environments and maintain internal stability, or
homeostasis.
4. Grow, develop, and reproduce.
5. Be part of a population that evolves.
The Cell - CORRECT ANSWER-the smallest unit that displays all characteristics of life
Matter - CORRECT ANSWER-Any substance that has mass and takes up space. All
matter can be classified as biotic or abiotic.
Biotic - CORRECT ANSWER-Living or having lived
Abiotic - CORRECT ANSWER-nonliving and never have been alive
Atom - CORRECT ANSWER-Basic unit of matter
organ system - CORRECT ANSWER-the higher level of organization that consists of
functionally related organs
Organism - CORRECT ANSWER-individual living entity that survive and reproduce as a
unit
Population - CORRECT ANSWER-all the individuals of a species living in a specific
area
Community - CORRECT ANSWER-All the different populations that live together in an
area
Ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of all the living things in a particular area
together with the abiotic parts of that environment.
Biosphere - CORRECT ANSWER-the of all ecosystems on Earth. Includes all habitable
zones on the planet, including land, soil, rocks the Earth's crust, water and ice, and the
atmosphere.
Organization of Biosphere - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecule, Cell, Organism,
Population, Community, Ecosystem
