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The Science of Bio
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biology | the study of life; also known as life science |
| Organism | things that have all the characteristics of life; made of one or more cells |
| Biosphere | part of Earth that contains all ecosystems |
| Ecosystem | community and its nonliving environment |
| Community | populations that live in defined areas |
| Population | group of organisms of one type that live in same area |
| Organism | individual living thing |
| Groups of Cells | tissues, organs, and organ systems |
| Cells | smallest functional unit of life |
| Molecules | groups of atoms; smallest unit of compounds |