What are the 8 Characteristics of life
Cellular organization, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, response to stimuli, Growth and development Adaption through evolution
What is the size of a Eukaryote
10-100 microns 10^-6
What are components of the cell measured in
nanometres
When does evolution occur
When organisms change, pass on characteristics or survive differently
What is natural selection
survival of the fittest where favourable alleles are selected. It acts on shape, colour and biological molecules
What are the requirements of natural selection
Variation, Inheritance, selection and time
What is a Phylogenetic Tree
it shows how closely species are related
What are the 3 domains of the tree of life
Archaea, Eukarya, Bacteria
what are the mains branches of Eukarya
Animals, Land Plants, Fungi