Characteristics of Plants

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is the smallest particle of an element that possess the properties of the element.

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Atom

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large biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids.

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Macromolecules

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can be composed of two or more atoms of a single element

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Molecule

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microscopic, is the smallest unit that can perform all the activities associated with life.

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Cell

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Macromolecules associate with one another to form compartments called

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Organelles

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functional units that perform specific roles.

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Organs

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associations of cells that perform specific functions.

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Tissues

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groups of members of the same species that live together in the same area

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Population

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distinct, living entities.

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Organism

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is a community together with its nonliving environment.

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Ecosystem

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consists of all the populations of different organisms that live and interact within an area.

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Communities

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The chemical energy that plants store in food molecules is released within the cells of plants, animals, and other organisms through

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Cellular Respiration

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increase in the size and mass of an organism.

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Growth

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does not involve the union of gametes (reproductive cells).

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Asexual reproduction

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in plants involves the union of gametes

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Sexual Reproduction

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the formation of a new individual by sexual or asexual means

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Reproduction

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Cumulative genetic changes in a population of organisms from generation to generation.

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Evolution

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are characteristics that enable an organism to better survive in a certain environment.

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Adaptations

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the tendency of organisms that have favorable adaptations to their environment to survive and become the parents of the
next generation.

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Natural Selection

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have nuclei and other membrane-bounded organelles.

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Eukaryotes

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often adapted to harsh conditions and frequently live in oxygen-deficient environments

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Kingdom Archaea

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lack nuclei & other membrane-bounded organelles.

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Prokaryotes

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protozoa, algae, water molds, and slime molds
single-celled or simple multicellular organisms.

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Kingdom Protista

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eat other organisms to obtain nourishment
possess muscular systems

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Kingdom Animalia

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molds, yeasts, and mushrooms
obtain their nutrients by secreting digestive enzymes into food & then absorbing the predigested nutrients.

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Kingdom Fungi

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multicellular organisms that typically photosynthesize

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Kingdom Plantae

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tiny openings in leaves and stems for gas

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Stomata

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a waxy covering over their outer parts that reduces water loss

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Cuticle

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taxonomic category that includes one or more kingdoms.

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Domain

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reproductive organs that protect gametes

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multicellular gametangia

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a group of similar organisms that interbreed in their natural environment but do not interbreed with other species.

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Species