Biological Reasoning (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Biological phenomenon
Biological phenomenon
Observable event/process associated with living organisms
3 purposes of scientific models
3 purposes of scientific models
Describe/explain, make predictions, solve problems
Scientific models permanence
Scientific models permanence
Not permanent; evolve as knowledge advances
Reductionist approach
Reductionist approach
Top-down: breaks complex systems into smaller parts
Systems approach/biology
Systems approach/biology
Bottom-up: examines how parts interact as network
Interdependence in biology
Interdependence in biology
How organisms interact & depend on each other & environment
Unity of life
Unity of life
Shared characteristics found across all living organisms
Diversity of life
Diversity of life
Tremendous variety of living organisms found on Earth
Form fits function principle
Form fits function principle
Relationship between structure (form) & role (function)
Transfer of information in biology
Transfer of information in biology
Genetic info used in cells & passed between generations
Two main functions of genes
Two main functions of genes
Carry instructions for molecules; passed to offspring
Transfer of matter in ecosystems
Transfer of matter in ecosystems
Matter cycles between environment & organisms
Role of decomposers
Role of decomposers
Break down plant/animal matter to return to environment
Transfer of energy direction
Transfer of energy direction
Flows one direction; cannot be recycled like matter
Energy flow pattern
Energy flow pattern
Sun → plants (photosynthesis) → animals → heat