organisms Flashcards

(10 cards)

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what does biotic mean?

A

a living or once living part of a community. ex: plants, abiotic, cell, organism etc.

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what does abiotic mean?

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nonliving

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what does cell mean

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the smallest unit of an organism that carries on the functions of life

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what does organism mean?

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any living thing (ex, plants, animals, bacteria, fungi)

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5
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what are the six characteristics of any organisms?

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It must respond to its environment, grow and develop, produce offspring (reproduce), use homeostasis, use energy, and is made of cells.

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whats homeostasis?

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is the balance among the body’s systems or in other words, balances the body to stay alive.

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what does Lifespan mean

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length of a time an organism is expected to live.

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what does development mean?

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all of the changes that take place during the organisms life.

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9
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Stimulus

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anything that causes change in an organism

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response

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reaction to stimulus

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