Characteristics of life Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Organization
A
Higher level of organization than non living things. There is a specific structure that help work together.
2
Q
Metabolism
A
Process of chemical reaction inside your body. The reactions use energy to break things down or build them up.
(Catabolism, Anabolism)
3
Q
Catabolism
A
Break things down (Metabolism)
4
Q
Anabolism
A
Builds things up (Metabolism)
5
Q
Responsiveness
A
The ability to react or get used to changes in the environment.
6
Q
Development
A
Growth and change
7
Q
Growth
A
Increase body size
8
Q
Reproduction
A
Producing copies of themselves and passing genes to offspring.
9
Q
Homeostasis
A
To maintain and keep body stable. Can detect change.
10
Q
Movement
A
Entire living being going from one place to another. Materials move inside living body.
