Unit 1: Characteristics of life Flashcards
Learn what the characteristics of life are.
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
Internal chemical reactions that maintain life
2
Q
What is Sexual Reproduction?
A
Two parents: offspring are genetically different that the parents
3
Q
What is Asexual Reproduction?
A
One parent: offspring are genetically identical to parent
4
Q
What is heredity?
A
Passing genetic material to offspring
5
Q
What is adaptation?
A
Inherited trait that helps organisms survive
6
Q
What is Homeostasis?
A
Ability of an organism to maintain internal environment, despite changes in external environment
7
Q
What is Cellular organization?
A
All living things are made out of cells!
CELL-TISSUE-ORGAN-ORGAN SYSTEM-ORGANISM
8
Q
Why do living organisms need oxygen?
A
- to stay hydrated
- to move blood
- can help you digest
- to remove waste
- temperature regulation
9
Q
What is sensitivity?
A
Response to stimuli like:
- light
- heat
- sound
- mechanical/
chemical contact
