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
scientiest 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 form 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 a job
nutrients
water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamin, 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, movement, and growth are examples of
basic life activities