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8 Cards in this Set
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Order |
Organisms are highly organized structures consisting of cells, tissue, organs, and organ systems |
Design |
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Sensitivity and Response to Stimuli |
Organisms respond to diverse stimuli (light, touch, chemicals) |
Positive response- Moves toward stimuli Negative response- Moves away from stimuli |
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Reproduction |
Single cell organisms- reproduce by duplicating DNA and dividing it equally as cell prepares to divide (forming two new cells) Multicellular organisms- produce specialized reproductive cells that form new individuals |
All organisms reproduce |
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Adaption |
All living organisms exhibit a "fit" to their environment; Adaption is not constant (changes with environment) |
Tongue length of nectar feeding moth fits flowers adequately |
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Growth and development |
Organisms grow and develop according to special instructions coded by their genes |
Displaying characteristics of parents |
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Regulation |
All organisms are complex and require multiple regulatory mechanisms to coordinate internal functions |
Response to Stimuli or coping with environmental stresses |
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Homeostasis |
Ability to maintain constant internal conditions |
Panting in dogs to stay cool or polar bears staying warm in cold temperatures |
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Energy processing |
All organisms use source of energy for metabolic activities |
Energy from sun, food, or chemicals |
