Intro to Life Vocab Flashcards

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1
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change that affects the activity of an organism

A

stimulus

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2
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membrane-covered structure that contains the materials necessary for life

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cell

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3
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maintenance of a stable internal environment

A

homeostasis

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4
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genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells

A

DNA

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5
Q

offspring that share the characteristics of both parents

A

sexual reproduction

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6
Q

single parent produces offspring that are identical to the parent

A

asexual reproduction

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7
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organisms made up of only one cell

A

unicellular

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8
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organisms made up of more than one cell

A

multicellular

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9
Q

make their own food

A

producers

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10
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eat other organisms to get food

A

consumers

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11
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break down dead organisms or waste to get food

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decomposers

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