Biology Concepts and Definitions

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The basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms is a ____

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cell

Front

Each step in a food chain or food web is called a ____

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trophic level

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The measurements, observations, and information recorded during an experiment are known as ____

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data

Front

Which category of carbon-based molecules includes sugars and starches?

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carbohydrates

Front

Cell division in which two identical daughter cells are created is called ____

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mitosis

Front

The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy is called ____

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photosynthesis

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The part of the cell responsible for controlling what enters and leaves is the ____

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cell membrane

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The genetic material found in all living organisms is called ____

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DNA

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The process of maintaining a stable internal environment in an organism is known as ____

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homeostasis

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The study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment is called ____

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ecology