Chapter 2

Question 1

The study of life or living things in general.

Answer 1

Biology

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Evolutionary Adaptions

Question 3

The cell is the structural and functional unit of life.

Answer 3

Cellular

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Growth

Question 5

The passage of DNA or genes from parent to offspring.

Answer 5

Heredity

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Homeostasis

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Interdependence

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Irritability

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Metabolism

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Anabolism

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Catabolism

Question 12

Composed of large and complex carbon-containing molecules.

Answer 12

Organic

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Reproduction

Question 14

Having a predictable, developmental sequence.

Answer 14

Ontogeny