AP Biology Elements of Life

Biology starts at the level of ___________ and moves through the study of biospheres.

• atoms

• cells

• organs

• organisms

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The basic building blocks of matter

• atoms

• elements

• molecules

• organisms

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A substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means - made up of the same atoms

• atom

• element

• molecule

• organism

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An atom that has a different number of neutrons than the standard for that element.

• element

• isotope

• molecule

• organism

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A group of two or more atoms that are bonded together

• elements

• isotopes

• molecules

• essential elements of life

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A living thing

• element

• molecule

• isotope

• organism

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The correct order for the organization of living things is

• cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system -> organism

• cell -> atom -> organ system -> organism -> tissue

• cell -> atom -> molecule -> organism -> organ system

• tissue -> cell -> organism -> organ -> organ system

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a major component of genes and proteins

• nitrogen

• sulfur

• iron

• oxygen

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major part of photosynthesis and respiration

• carbon

• hydrogen

• sulfur

• calcium

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This element is not found naturally in earth and must be combined with other elements like oxygen.

• phosphorus

• sulfur

• calcium

• hydrogen

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