Characteristics of Life Flashcards
what all the individuals from a species living within a specific area are called
Population
individual living entities
Organisms
smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms
Cell
changes in all aspects in an organisms
Development
smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that has the properties of a chemical element
Atom
_______ often reproduce specialized reproductive germline cells that will form new individuals
Multicellular organisms (reproduction)
change in size and mass
Growth
consists of all living things in a particular area together with the abiotic and non-abiotic living parts of that environment
Ecosystem
collections of tissues grouped together performing a common function
Organs
sum of populations inhabiting a particular area
community
bacteria move towards or away from light
photoaxis (sensitivity)
important for guaranteed perpetuation of species
Adapatability
organisms respond to diverse stimuli
sensitivity or response to stimuli
bacteria move towards or away from chemicals
chemotaxis (sensitivity)
organisms are highly organized, coordinated structures that consist of one or more cells
Order
ability of an organism to maintain constant internal condition
Homeostasis
groups similar cells carrying out similar functions or related functions
Tissues
move from one place to another or simply move its part
Movement
chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by one or more chemical bonds
Molecule
_______ reproduce by duplicating their DNA and dividing it equally as the cells prepare to divide to form new cells
Single-celled organisms (reproduction)
consist of functionally related organs
Organ systems
Organisms following specific instructions coded for by their genes
Growth and Developments
