BIO181: General Biology for Biology Majors I

Vocabulary
I have listed here some important terms from the lectures. This list is an optional study aid. You should NOT assume that these are the only terms you should know to do well on the corresponding examination. On the other hand, if you you are unfamiliar with many of these terms, you will likely struggle with the examination.

These terms are listed in alphabetical order. Randomizing the list will optimize your studying.

The Chemical Context of Life*
Clicking on the link above will take you to an interactive flashcard site, but the flashcard list will differ from my list shown below. You should know the terms in my list, even if they don't appear on flashcards.

anion atom atomic mass atomic nucleus atomic number calcium carbon cation chemical bond chemical formula chemical reaction compound covalent bond

crystal double bond electron electron configuration electron shell electronegativity electrostatic charge element energy level heat hydrogen hydrogen bond ion

ionic bond ionic compound kinetic energy mass matter molecule neutron nitrogen nonpolar orbital oxygen periodic table phosphorus

polar potassium potential energy proton salt single bond structural formula subatomic particle substance sulfur triple bond valence electron

*Links to flashcards in a corresponding chapter from *Life: The Science of Biology (by Sadava, Heller, Orians, Purves, and Hillis; W.H. Freeman, publisher).