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Chapter 1 - Key Concepts in Biology and Evolution Part 3

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This deck covers key concepts in biology and evolution, focusing on scientific theories, biological processes, and classification systems.

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In what three ways is a scientific theory different than a hypothesis?

1.) Broader in scope 2.) General enough to allow for multiple testable hypotheses 3.) Supported by a much greater body of evidence
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In what three ways is a scientific theory different than a hypothesis?
1.) Broader in scope 2.) General enough to allow for multiple testable hypotheses 3.) Supported by a much greater body of evidence
What is order?
the sum of their component parts which give them their emergent properties
What is reproduction?
the idea that all life comes from other life with species of their own kind
What is biogenesis?
life only arising from other living things
What is a spontaneous generation?
life coming from non-living things
What is growth and development?
inherited information in the form of genes directs the pattern of growth and development producing an organism of organisms
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Chapter 1 - Key Concepts in Biology and Evolution Part 3
TermDefinition
In what three ways is a scientific theory different than a hypothesis?
1.) Broader in scope 2.) General enough to allow for multiple testable hypotheses 3.) Supported by a much greater body of evidence
What is order?
the sum of their component parts which give them their emergent properties
What is reproduction?
the idea that all life comes from other life with species of their own kind
What is biogenesis?
life only arising from other living things
What is a spontaneous generation?
life coming from non-living things
What is growth and development?
inherited information in the form of genes directs the pattern of growth and development producing an organism of organisms
What is energy processing?
the idea that organisms need the input to offset entropy
What is entropy?
disorder
Who make their own energy?
producers
Who obtain energy by eating others?
consumers
What entails a response to the environment?
response to environmental stimulus
What is regulation?
the ability to maintain a stable internal environment
What is regulation called?
maintaining homeostasis
What is evolutionary adaptation?
a genetic change or hereditary combination that appears over generations due to a greater level of reproductive success in its environment.
What is the order of the domain and kingdom system (from smallest to largest)?
species -> genus -> family -> order -> class -> phylum -> kingdom -> domain
What is the order of the domain kingdom system (from largest to smallest)?
domain --> kingdom --> phylum --> class --> order --> family --> genus --> species