8 processes of life Flashcards
1
Q
heredity
A
the passing of traits to offspring
2
Q
homeostasis
A
maintaining an internal balance/equilibrium
3
Q
growth and development
A
how an organism changes throughout life
4
Q
response to stimuli
A
an organism’s response to its environment
5
Q
metabolism
A
the process of breaking down food into energy
6
Q
reproduction
A
production of offspring either asexually or sexually
7
Q
evolution
A
the development of different organisms
8
Q
cellular organization
A
the components of a cell
