characteristics of life Flashcards
A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
organ
A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
asexual reproduction is
Increase in size due to getting more cells or cells getting bigger (cell division & enlargement)
growth
main source of energy for most life forms on Earth
sun
An organism that can make its own food, also known as autotroph.
producer
Changes in the environment such as light, temperature, pH
stimuli
An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus.
response
organism
any living thing that can carry out function
tissue
a group of similar cells that perform the same function
development
the process of change that occurs during an organisms life to produce more organisms
homeostasis
“internal balance” ; ability to keep the temperature and conditions inside no matter whats going on outside the organism
stimuli
changes in environment
response
and action or behavior caused by a change in stimuli
growth
increase in size due to gaining more cells or cells getting bigger (cell division or enlargement)
cell
smallest unit of life
organ system
group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
organ
collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
respiration
