Intro to Life Vocab Flashcards
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Cell
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A membrane covered structure that contains all the materials necessary for life. Smallest unit of life
2
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Homeostasis
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The maintenance of a stable internal environment
3
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Stimulus
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A change that affects the activity if an organism
4
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DNA
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The genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells
5
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Sexual reproduction
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Two parents produce offsprings that share the characteristics of both parents through this process
6
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Asexual Reproduction
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Single parent produces offsprings identical to the parent through this process
7
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Unicellular
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Organism made up of one cell
8
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Multicellular
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Organism made with more than one cell
9
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Producers
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Make their own food
10
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Consumers
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Eat other organisms
11
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Decomposers
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Break down dead organisms or waste
