Characteristics of Living Things Flashcards
What are the 6 characteristics of living things?
- Made of cells
- Take in and use energy
- Sense and responds to environment
- Grow and development
- Reproduce
- Composed of chemicals
Define “cell”
A basic unit of structure and it functions in all living things
Define “uni-cellular”
A single cell organism
Define “multi-cellular”
A multi cell organism
Define “stimulus”
A cause for response
Define “response”
A reaction to stimulus
Define “homeostasis”
The maintenance for a stable inner condition
Define “asexual reproduction”
1 parent: offspring is identical to parent
Define “sexual reproduction”
2 parents: offspring shares both parents genetics
Define “metabolism”
The chemicals that keep you alive
Most of the chemical reaction involved in metabolism require _________.
Water
What is growth?
When you develop in size
What is development?
When your mind grows
What are the 4 basic needs of living things?
- Food
- Water
- Air
- Space to live
What are autotrophs?
Organisms that make their own food
