Chapter 2 Flashcards

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The study of life or living things in general.

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Biology

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A genetic structure, behavior, or other feature that allows an organism to survive and reproduce more successfully than others.

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Evolutionary Adaptions

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The cell is the structural and functional unit of life.

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Cellular

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An increase in the number of cells and/or an increase in the size of individual cells.

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Growth

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The passage of DNA or genes from parent to offspring.

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Heredity

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The maintenance of regulation of a “balanced” internal environment in the face of a changing environment.

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Homeostasis

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Organisms are mutually or reciprocally dependent upon each other for survival.

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Interdependence

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Having the ability to respond to internal and/or external stimuli.

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Irritability

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The sum total of all the chemical processes occurring within an organism.

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Metabolism

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Chemical processes that result in a “building up” of materials.

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Anabolism

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Chemical processes that result in a “tearing down” of materials.

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Catabolism

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12
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Composed of large and complex carbon-containing molecules.

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Organic

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Having the capacity to reproduce offspring in one’s own image.

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Reproduction

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Having a predictable, developmental sequence.

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Ontogeny

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