Characteristics of Life Flashcards
Cell
Membrane covered structure that contains all the materials necessary for life.
Unicellular
Organisms that are made up of only one cell.
Multicellular
Organisms that have many cells.
Stimulus
A change in an organism’s environment that affects the activity of the organism.
Homeostasis
The maintenance of a stable internal environment.
Asexual Reproduction
A single parent produces offspring identical to the parent.
Sexual Reproduction
Two parents produce offspring that will share characteristics of both parents.
DNA
A special molecule contained in every living things cells
Metabolism
The total of all the chemical activities that an organism performs.
Producer
Organisms that produce their own food.
Consumer
Organisms that eat other organisms food.
Decomposer
Organisms that break down dead organisms or waste products.
Necessities of life
Food, water, air and living space.
