Characteristics Of Living Things Flashcards
1
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Reproduction
A
Asexual - single parent organism
Sexual - requires 2 parent organisms
genes are split between cells
2
Q
Obtain and use energy
A
Every cell consumes energy
3
Q
Anabolism
A
Process of building up complex substances
4
Q
Catabolism
A
The process of breaking down complex substances to release energy
5
Q
Metabolize
A
Total of all chemical reactions in an organism
Anabolism + catabolism = metabolism
6
Q
Homeostasis
A
A stable state that is necessary for life
- Body temperature
- Blood volume
- pH balance
- Water balance
7
Q
Heredity
A
Genes carry heredity info & are composed of DNA
8
Q
Respond to environment
A
Organisms react to stimuli
- light
- temperature
- odor
- sound
- gravity
- heat
- water
- pressure
9
Q
Growth
A
Increase in size
10
Q
Development
A
Change in physical or psychological make-up of an organism
11
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Characteristics
A
Reproduction Obtain & use energy Homeostasis Metabolize Heredity Respond/Adapt to environment Grow & develop
