Intro to living things Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Cell
A
A membrane covered structure that contains all materials needed for life
2
Q
Stimulus
A
A change that affects the activity of an organism
3
Q
Homeostasis
A
The maintenance of a stable internal enviernment
4
Q
DNA
A
The genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells
5
Q
Sexual reproduction
A
2 parents produce offspring that share the characteristics of both parents
6
Q
Asexual reproduction
A
A single parent produces offspring that are identical to the parent
7
Q
Unicellular
A
An organism made up of 1cell
8
Q
Multicellular
A
An organism made up of multiple cells
9
Q
Producers
A
Make their own food
10
Q
Consumers
A
Eat other organisms to get food
11
Q
Decomposers
A
Break down dead organisms and waste for food
