Characteristics of Life Flashcards
1
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Cellular Organization
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components of the cell and their arrangement inside it
2
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Reproduction
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the production of offspring
3
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Metabolism
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chemical reactions in the body’s cells that change food into energy
4
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Homeostasis
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self-regulating process by which an organism tends to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions best for it’s survival
5
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Heredity
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genetic heritage passed down by biological parents
6
Q
Response to Stimuli
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process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism
7
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Growth and Development
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growth (in many ways), highly dependent of genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors
8
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Adaptation Through Evolution
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the adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure of an organism to become more suited to an environment
