Characteristics of Life Flashcards
What are the Characteristics of Life?
organization, metabolism, homeostasis, response to stimuli, growth, reproduction, and evolution.
The smallest basic unit of life—that can be regarded as a living organism
Cell
the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter
Atom
Atoms bond with one another to form a?
Molecule
Large, complex molecules—called ??? are what constitute most of life’s living structures.
Macromolecules
Many of these macromolecules form distinct structures in the cell, these are called ???. They are the working parts of the cell, which allow it to live and function properly.
Organelles
In multicellular organisms, a group of cells that work together to enact a certain function is called a
Tissue
Different tissues working together to perform a function is called an
Organ
is a set of interacting organs that perform related function
Organ System
All individual organisms of the same species in a certain area make up a
Population
is the collection of all populations of all species in the area
Community
consists of the community in an area together with its non-living parts such as the water or soil and how they interact with one another.
Ecosystem
The largest level of organization—which includes all life forms on earth, it encompasses all ecosystems in which organisms live.
Biosphere
Inside each cell, numerous chemical reactions take place for this to occur, and thus, organisms have a variety of ways in which they are able to obtain nutrients from their environments. These chemical reactions are collectively regarded as
Metabolism
Metabolism can be divided into two kinds, namely?
Catabolism and Anabolism
