Zoology Flashcard

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a type of cell that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What are the characteristics of living organisms?

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Living organisms exhibit movement, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

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What level of biological organization comes after 'community'?

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Ecosystem.

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List the levels of biological organization from simplest to most complex.

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Cell, tissue, organ, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere.

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What defines a eukaryotic organism?

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A eukaryotic organism has a nucleus that contains its DNA.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy (e.g., animals).

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define 'biosphere'.

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is a population in biological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the role of a community in ecology?

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A community consists of different populations of species that interact with each other in a given area.