[BIOL 102] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (46 pages long)
30 Mar 2017
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Biology- the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin, and distribution. Taxonomy- the science of naming and classifying organisms. Cell- smallest unit that can perform life functions. Domain kingdom phylum class order family genus specie. Homeostasis- metabolic processes need to be regulated in order to maintain a balanced internal state. Horizontal gene transfer- genes are passed without sexual reproduction. Vertical descent with mutation- natural selection (population of organisms evolve from one generation to the next) Genetic material, dna, provides a dynamic plan for sustaining life. Elements- substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical rxns and still maintain their properties. Atom- the smallest portion of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. Chemical compound- when atoms of two or more different elements combine in a fixed ratio. Molecule- smallest particle of an ionic or covalently bonded element.
