Biology Flashcard

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What is synthetic biology used for in agriculture?

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To develop plants that need less water.

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What is the term for the characteristic of life that involves passing genetic information to the next generation?

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Heredity.

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What comes after tissues in the organization of life?

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Organs.

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Which of the following is NOT a level of organization in life?

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Atoms.

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What is the role of glucose in the energy processing diagram?

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It is a reactant.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the process by which plants make their own food?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is adaptation in biology?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.