Introduction to Life

Question 1

A membrane-covered structure that contains all the materials necessary for life. Smallest unit of life.

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

A change that affects the activity of an organism

Answer 2

Stimulus

Question 3

The maintenance of a stable internal environment

Answer 3

Homostatis

Question 4

The genetic material that controls the structure and function of cells. DNA is found in the cells of all living things

Answer 4

DNA

Question 5

2 parents produce offspring that share the characteristics of both parents

Answer 5

Sexual reproduction

Question 6

A single parent produces offspring that are identical to the parent

Answer 6

Asexual reproduction

Question 7

Organism spits into two parts making binary fission. Made up of one cell

Answer 7

Unicellular

Question 8

Organism grows the number of cells in its body increases and the organism gets bigger. Made up of multiple cells

Answer 8

Multicellular

Question 9

Make their own food from the energy of the sun

Answer 9

Producers

Question 10

Eat other organisms food

Answer 10

Consumers

Question 11

Break down dead organisms or wastes to get their food

Answer 11

Decomposes