Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biology2h 42m
2. Chemistry3h 40m
3. Water1h 26m
4. Biomolecules2h 23m
5. Cell Components2h 26m
6. The Membrane2h 31m
7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
8. Respiration2h 40m
9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
10. Cell Signaling59m
11. Cell Division2h 47m
12. Meiosis2h 0m
13. Mendelian Genetics4h 44m
14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
15. Gene Expression3h 20m
16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
17. Viruses37m
- Viruses
  37m
18. Biotechnology2h 58m
19. Genomics17m
- Genomes
  17m
20. Development1h 5m
21. Evolution3h 1m
22. Evolution of Populations3h 52m
23. Speciation1h 37m
24. History of Life on Earth2h 6m
25. Phylogeny2h 31m
26. Prokaryotes4h 59m
27. Protists1h 12m
28. Plants1h 22m
29. Fungi36m
- Fungi
  19m
- Fungi Reproduction
  17m
30. Overview of Animals34m
- Overview of Animals
  34m
31. Invertebrates1h 2m
32. Vertebrates50m
33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
34. Vascular Plant Transport1h 2m
- Water Potential
  1h 2m
35. Soil37m
- Soil and Nutrients
  20m
- Nitrogen Fixation
  16m
36. Plant Reproduction47m
- Flowers
  33m
- Seeds
  14m
37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
39. Digestive System1h 10m
- Digestion
  1h 3m
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  7m
40. Circulatory System1h 57m
41. Immune System1h 12m
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  50m
43. Endocrine System1h 4m
- Endocrine System
  1h 4m
44. Animal Reproduction1h 2m
- Animal Reproduction
  1h 2m
45. Nervous System1h 55m
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  1h 8m
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  46m
46. Sensory Systems46m
- Sensory System
  46m
47. Muscle Systems23m
- Musculoskeletal System
  23m
48. Ecology3h 11m
49. Animal Behavior28m
- Animal Behavior
  28m
50. Population Ecology3h 41m
51. Community Ecology2h 46m
52. Ecosystems2h 36m
53. Conservation Biology24m
- Conservation Biology
  24m

1. Introduction to Biology

Life's Organizational Hierarchy

General Biology

1. Introduction to Biology

Life's Organizational Hierarchy

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Problem 1`

Textbook Question

All the organisms on your campus make up
a. An ecosystem
b. A community
c. A population
d. A taxonomic domain

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Understand the definitions of each term: An ecosystem includes all living organisms in an area along with the non-living components of the environment. A community consists of all the different species living in a particular area. A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area. A taxonomic domain is a broad classification category that includes one or more kingdoms.

Identify the scope of the question: The problem asks about 'all the organisms on your campus,' which implies multiple species living together in a defined area.

Compare the definitions with the problem: Since the problem involves multiple species, it cannot be a population, which refers to a single species.

Consider the non-living components: The problem does not mention non-living components, so it is not describing an ecosystem.

Determine the best fit: The term 'community' best describes all the organisms of different species living together in a specific area, such as a campus.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Ecosystem

An ecosystem encompasses all living organisms in a particular area, along with the non-living components of their environment, interacting as a system. It includes biotic factors like plants and animals, and abiotic factors such as climate and soil, working together to sustain life.

Community

A community in biology refers to all the different species living in a particular area, interacting with each other. It focuses on the biotic components, excluding abiotic factors, and includes various populations of organisms that coexist and interact within a shared environment.

Population

A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area. It is characterized by its size, density, and genetic makeup, and is subject to factors like birth rates, death rates, and migration, which influence its dynamics over time.