Intro to Living Things Flashcards
1
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Cell
A
Membrane-covered structure that contains all the material necessary for life
2
Q
Stimulus
A
A change that affects the activity of and organism
3
Q
Homeostasis
A
Maintenance of a stable internal environment
4
Q
DNA
A
genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells
5
Q
Sexual reproduction
A
Two parents produce offspring that share the same characteristics
6
Q
Asexual reproduction
A
Single parent produces offspring that are identical to the parent
7
Q
Unicellular
A
1 cell
8
Q
Multicellular
A
Multiple cells
9
Q
Producers
A
Make their own food
10
Q
Consumer
A
Eat other organisms
11
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Decomposers
A
Break down dead organisms or waste
