Characteristics of Living Organisms Flashcards
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Eukaryote
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an organism consisting of a cell or cells in which the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes contained within a distinct nucleus.
2
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Excretion
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Removal of metabolic waste from the body
3
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Flagellum
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Tail-like structure facilitating movement in bacteria and sperm
4
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Growth
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Increase in size and mass by increasing in cell number an size
5
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Movement
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An action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or shape
6
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Nutrition
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Acquisition of nutrients for energy and growth
7
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Prokaryote
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a microscopic single-celled organism which does not have a nucleus (e.g. bacteria)
8
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Reproduction
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Production of offspring
9
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Respiration
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Release of energy from food
10
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Sensitivity
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The ability to detect and respond to stimuli
