Intro to Life Flashcards

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1
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What is a cell?

A

Membrane covered structure that contains all the materials necessary for life

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2
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What is stimulus?

A

Change that affects the activity of organisms

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3
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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment

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4
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What is DNA?

A

Genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells

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5
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What is Sexual Reproduction?

A

Two parents produce offspring that share the characteristics of both parents

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6
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What is asexual reproduction?

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A single parent produce offspring that are identical to the parent

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7
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What is unicellular?

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Made up of only one cell

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What is multicellular?

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Made up of more that one cell

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9
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What do producers do to get energy?

A

Make their own food

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What do consumers do to get energy?

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Eat other organisms to get food

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What do decomposers do to get energy?

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Break down dead organisms or wastes to get their food

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