Intro to life Flashcards
Membrane covered structure that contains all materials necessary for life
Cell
Change that effects the activity of an organism
Stimulus
Deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that controls the structure and function the cells
DNA
Two parents produce offspring that share the characteristics with their parents
Sexual reproduction
A single parent produces offspring that are identical to the parents
Asexual reproduction
Made up of only one sell
Unicellular
Made up of more than one cell
Multicellular
Make their own food
Producers
Eat other organisms to get food
Cunsomers
Break down dead organisms or wastes to get their food
Decomposers
Maintenance of a stable internal environment
Homeostasis