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____________ is the study of compounds, chemical reactions, and molecular interactions that are involved in the production, maintenance and reproduction of living organisms.
Biochemistry
Present biochemical knowledge has come up with mechanisms on how _________ convert normal cells into tumor cells, ...
oncogenes
__________ or the presence of body structures that make living things fit to live in their habitats.
Adaptation
______ is the ability to add new tissue, while ______ is the ability to replace damaged parts.
Growth; repair
____________ or the ability to beget offspring, ensuring propagation and continuance of the species.
Reproduction
__________ or the biological and chemical activities or functions that provide energy.
Metabolism
__________ refers to elaborate structures needed too carry out laborious functions like metabolism. ____________ is putting the different body structures into order, so that the organism can function effectively and efficiently.
Complexity; Organiztion
__________ or the ability to keep the functioons under control through the use of substances like hormones and enzymes.
Regulation
an ant can never become as big as an elephant
Characteristic size and shape
the ability to respond favorably or unfavorably to its environment
Responsiveness to stimuli or sensitivity
the ability to move on its initiative, under its control
Locomotion
no two organisms are exactly alike (variation) and no organism remains unchanged forever. Adaptation and evolution are mechanisms of change
Variation and Change
the ability of certain molecules present in an organism to
Stereospecificity
- nucleic acids
- proteins
- carbohydrates
- fats and lipids
Organic Compounds
N, Na, Mg, P, S, Cl, K and Ca
bulk elements
Fe, Zn, I
Trace elements
bulk and trace elements are...
inorganic elements