the basic unit of life Flashcards
(19 cards)
carbohydrates
Sugars and starches
excretion
The process of getting rid of wastes
fats
stores large amount of energy
proteins
help control body activities
microscope
science observe the shapes and sizes of cells with this
reproduction
Produces offspring
respiration
during this process cells release energy stored in food
vitamins
nutrients that living things need in small amounts
organs
groups of different kinds of tissues from these
development
the change that occurs as a living thing grows
organelles
tiny structures inside cells
tissues
made of similar kinds of cells that work together to do job
nutrients
water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals
molecule
two or more atoms joined together
digestion
food is broken down into chemicals the body can use
all living things are made up of
one or more cells
The plentiful chemical in living things is _________.
water
plants make_________ using carbon dioxide, water and energy from the sun.
carbohydrates
Reproduction, digestion movements and growth are examples of
basic life activities