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Organism |
Something that has ALL the characteristics of life |
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Unicellular |
Living things that are made of only ONE cell |
Uni = one |
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Multicellular |
Living things that are made of TWO OR MORE cells |
Multi = two or more |
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Autotrophs |
Organisms that convert energy from light or inorganic substances to usable energy |
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Heterotrophs |
Organisms that obtain energy from another organism |
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Stimulus |
A change in an organism's environment |
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Binomial Nomenclature |
I naming system that gives each organism a two word scientific name. This system was developed by Carolus Linnaeus |
Binomial = 2 name |
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Species |
A group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to reproduce among themselves, producing fertile offspring. |
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Genus |
A group of similar species |
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Cell |
The smallest unit of life. Tissues- a group of cells that work together and perform a specific function; Organ- tissues that work together and carry a specific function |
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Organelles |
Structures in cells that carry out specific functions |
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Prokaryotic cells |
Do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles |
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Eukaryotic cells |
Have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles |
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Nucleus |
Control center of a cell with genetic material |
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Taxon |
A group of organisms |
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Habitat |
A specific environment where an organism lives |
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Homeostasis |
And organisms ability to maintain steady internal conditions even when outside conditions change |
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Dichotomous key |
A series of descriptions arranged in pairs that helps someone identify an unknown species |
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Cell membrane |
Surrounds a cell |
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Cell wall |
Strong rigid layer outside of the cell membrane found in plant cells |
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Cytoplasm |
Liquid part of a cell inside the cell membrane |
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Mitochondria |
Organelles that breakdown food and release energy |
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Mitochondria |
Organelles that breakdown food and release energy |
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DNA |
Stores genetic material |
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Chloroplasts |
Processes energy-- plants- captures light energy for photosynthesis to occur |
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Endoplasmic reticulum |
Processes proteins/ribosome |
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Endoplasmic reticulum |
Processes proteins/ribosome |
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Golgi apparatus |
Packages proteins for vesicles to transport |
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Vacuoles |
In plants store water and provide support |
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