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.

Introduction: Themes in the Study 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.

Animalia Archaea atom autotroph Bacteria biological system biosphere catalysis catalyst cell chemosynthesis cilium class community competition consumer cytoplasm dead deoxyribonucleic acid descent with modification development

DNA domain double helix dynamic ecosystem embryo emergent property energy energy processing energy transformation environmental response enzyme Eukarya eukaryote evolution evolutionary adaptation family feedback feedback regulation Fungi

gene genus helix hereditary variation heterotroph kingdom living membrane molecule multicellular natural selection negative feedback non-living nucleotide nucleus order order organ organ system organelle

organism photosynthesis phylum Plantae population positive feedback producer product prokaryote Protista reactant regulation reproduction reproductive success species static structural hierarchy taxonomy tissue unicellular

*Links to flashcards in a corresponding chapter from *Life: The Science of Biology (by Sadava, Heller, Orians, Purves, and Hillis; W.H. Freeman, publisher).