Chapter 2 Flashcards
The study of life or living things in general.
Biology
A genetic structure, behavior, or other feature that allows an organism to survive and reproduce more successfully than others.
Evolutionary Adaptions
The cell is the structural and functional unit of life.
Cellular
An increase in the number of cells and/or an increase in the size of individual cells.
Growth
The passage of DNA or genes from parent to offspring.
Heredity
The maintenance of regulation of a “balanced” internal environment in the face of a changing environment.
Homeostasis
Organisms are mutually or reciprocally dependent upon each other for survival.
Interdependence
Having the ability to respond to internal and/or external stimuli.
Irritability
The sum total of all the chemical processes occurring within an organism.
Metabolism
Chemical processes that result in a “building up” of materials.
Anabolism
Chemical processes that result in a “tearing down” of materials.
Catabolism
Composed of large and complex carbon-containing molecules.
Organic
Having the capacity to reproduce offspring in one’s own image.
Reproduction
Having a predictable, developmental sequence.
Ontogeny