8 Characteristics Of Life Flashcards
What is Reproduction?
Organisms make new organisms(Sexual or Asexual)
What are the 8 characteristics of life?
Reproduction, Cells, Genetic Material, Evolution/Adaption, Metabolism, Homeostasis, Response to Stimuli, Growth/Development.
What are Cells?
Collection of living matter enclosed in a barrier.
What is Genetic Material?
Features that are carried by the DNA.
What is Evolution Adaption?
Change of a closely related group of organisms over time.
What is Metabolism?
Required materials/energy to function.
What is Homeostasis?
Maintaining an internal balance.
What is Response to Stimuli?
React to changes in environment.
What is Growth and Development?
Grow means to get bigger. Develop means the organism changes over time.
What is the Scientific Method?
It is acquiring knowledge scientifically.
What is the process of the Scientific Method?
- Problem
- Research
- Hypothesis
- Experiment
- Analysis
- Conclusion