UNIT 5 REVIEW

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living entity that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microbe.

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What is the Cell Theory?

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The Cell Theory states that all living things are made up of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What does it mean that all cells come from pre-existing cells?

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It means that new cells are produced by the division of existing cells, not spontaneously.

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What is the second word in a scientific name called?

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The second word in a scientific name is called the Species.

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What are the levels of cellular organization in multicellular organisms?

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The levels are cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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An organ is a structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the organism.

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What is the role of the Genus in scientific naming?

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The Genus is the first part of the scientific name and groups together species that are closely related.

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What is the role of the Family in biological classification?

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The Family is a higher taxonomic rank that groups together related genera (plural of genus).