Life Flashcards
Cell
the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body
Stimulus
anything that can trigger a physical or behavioral change
Homeostasis
the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
DNA
a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual
Sexual reproduction
the production of new organisms by the combination of genetic information of two individuals of different sexes
Asexual reproduction
a mode of reproduction in which a new offspring is produced by a single parent
Unicellular
composed of a single cell
Multicellular
an organism composed of many cells
Producers
An organism that creates its own food
Consumer
Someone who hunts and finds food
Decomposed
An organism, especially a soil bacteria, fungus
