Biology Basics

Public Deck • Created by Bluejay

10 cards
Card 1
Term
Cell
Definition
Basic structural and functional unit of life
Card 2
Term
DNA
Definition
Molecule carrying genetic instructions
Card 3
Term
Mitosis
Definition
Cell division for growth and repair
Card 4
Term
Meiosis
Definition
Cell division for gamete formation
Card 5
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Maintenance of stable internal conditions
Card 6
Term
Ecosystem
Definition
Community of interacting organisms
Card 7
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
Process converting light to chemical energy
Card 8
Term
Respiration
Definition
Process releasing energy from glucose
Card 9
Term
Evolution
Definition
Change in inherited characteristics over time
Card 10
Term
Biodiversity
Definition
Variety of life in a particular habitat