Friday, March 9, 2007

modern biology world of bio. ch. 1

sec.1-1
vocab. review
1.development:process by which an organism becomes a mature adult
2.reproduction:process where organisms procduce new organisms
3.organ:collection of tissues that cary out special functions
4.tissue:groups of cells that allow organ to function
multiple choice
1.C
2.B
3.D
4.B
5.A
Short answer
1.because its the smallest unit that can perform all lifes processes
2.if you get a virus your temperature goes up to fight off the virus
3.so you can better preict what might happen to a certain species in future.
4.bacteria can reproduce on their own where frogs need a mate to reproduce.
5.a rock cannot reproduce, it doesnt go thruogh stages of development, & it cannot respond to stimulus
sec.1-2
vocab. rev.
1.kingdoms have 6 major categories and domains only have 3
2.diversity the varitey of life & unity is the features things have in common