BIO181: General Biology for Biology Majors I

Vocabulary
I have listed here some important terms from the lectures. This list is an optional study aid. You should NOT assume that these are the only terms you should know to do well on the corresponding examination. On the other hand, if you you are unfamiliar with many of these terms, you will likely struggle with the examination.

These terms are listed in alphabetical order. Randomizing the list will optimize your studying.

The Chemical Context of Life*
Clicking on the link above will take you to an interactive flashcard site, but the flashcard list will differ from my list shown below. You should know the terms in my list, even if they don't appear on flashcards.

anion
atom
atomic mass
atomic nucleus
atomic number
calcium
carbon
cation
chemical bond
chemical formula
chemical reaction
compound
covalent bond
crystal
double bond
electron
electron configuration
electron shell
electronegativity
electrostatic charge
element
energy level
heat
hydrogen
hydrogen bond
ion
ionic bond
ionic compound
kinetic energy
mass
matter
molecule
neutron
nitrogen
nonpolar
orbital
oxygen
periodic table
phosphorus
polar
potassium
potential energy
proton
salt
single bond
structural formula
subatomic particle
substance
sulfur
triple bond
valence electron
*Links to flashcards in a corresponding chapter from *Life: The Science of Biology (by Sadava, Heller, Orians, Purves, and Hillis; W.H. Freeman, publisher).