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Cell |
They are the basic unit of life. All living things are made up of cells. They are the smallest unit that can perform life processes. |
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Stimuli |
Anything that causes an organism to respond or act in a certain way. |
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Homeostasis |
The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment. |
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Sexual reproduction |
Two parents produce offspring that will share characteristics of both parents. |
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Asexual reproduction |
A single parent produces offspring that is identical to the parent. |
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Heredity |
The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring |
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Metabolism |
The sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism. |
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All living things are... |
Made up of one or more cells |
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Examples of stimuli include... |
Gravity Light Sound Chemicals Hunger |
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DNA |
Controls the structure and function of cells
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Name four chemical activities in living things that require energy. |
Making food Breaking down food Building cells Moving materials into and out of cells |
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What are the six characteristics of all living things? |
Made up of one or more cells Detect and respond to stimuli Reproduce Have DNA Grow and develop Use energy for metabolism |
