Intro to Living Things Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Membrane covered structure that contains all of the materials necessary for life
A
Cell
2
Q
Change that affects the activity of an organism
A
Stimulus
3
Q
The maintenance of a stable internal environment
A
Homeostasis
4
Q
The genetic material the controls the structure and function of cells
A
DNA
5
Q
Two parents produce offspring that share the characteristics of both parents
A
Sexual reproduction
6
Q
Single parent produces offspring identical to parent
A
Asexual reproduction
7
Q
Organisms made up of only one cell
A
Unicellular
8
Q
Organisms made up of more than one cell
A
Multicellular
9
Q
Make their own food
A
Producers
10
Q
Eat other organisms
A
Consumers
11
Q
Break down dead organisms or waste
A
Decomposers
