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Organism
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A living thing that goes through all the processes of life.
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plants and animals are organisms |
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Adaptation
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When an organism makes a change that will increase its chances of survival in its natural habitat
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adaptation
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Asexual reproduction
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When a new organism is formed from one parent
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Strawberries
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Cell
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A tiny unit that has all the materials needed for life |
cells
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
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A molecule found in cells that contains genetic information
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DNA
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Develop
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To change over time
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change over time
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Digest
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To turn food into chemicals that cells can use
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digestive system |
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Heredity
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The passing of characteristics to offspring
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Heredity
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Homeostasis
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An organism's stable internal environment |
homeostasis
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Metabolism
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The total of all the chemical activities that an organism performs |
turning food into energy
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sexual reproduction
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When a new organism is formed from two parents
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babies
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Stimulus
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Something that makes an organism change its activity |
stimulus
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