cells as the smallest units of self sustaining life Flashcards
What do living organisms use energy for?
To maintain a highly ordered state and be self-sustaining.
Can living organisms be assembled from non-living components?
No, living organisms are too complex to be assembled from non-living parts.
How is the ability to maintain a highly ordered state passed on?
It is passed to offspring through reproduction.
What is life? What are the key differences between living and non-living?
Life is the ability to maintain order, use energy, and reproduce. Living organisms can maintain order and reproduce, unlike non-living things.
How do individual cells maintain life?
Individual cells use energy to maintain a highly ordered state.
Can cells die?
Yes, some cells in a multicellular organism may die, but new ones can be produced.
Can cells divide to produce more cells?
Yes, cells can divide to produce new cells.
Can cells be grown outside the body?
Yes, cells can be taken from the body and grown in culture.
Why are cells considered the smallest units of life?
Because they are self-sustaining and can carry out all necessary functions of life.
