Organisms

Question 1

Cell

Answer 1

The basic unit of life

Question 2

Homeostasis

Answer 2

An organism’s ability to maintain a constant internal environment.

Question 3

Atom

Answer 3

The basic unit of all living and non-living matter/chemicals

Question 4

Molecule

Answer 4

A group of atom’s bonded together; a chemical compound

Question 5

Organ

Answer 5

Part of an organism, composed of many tissues, that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart of liver in humans

Question 6

Organ System

Answer 6

A group of organs that work together to perform one or more specific functions. For example, the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves make up the nervous system, and together receive, process and transmit information.

Question 7

Organism

Answer 7

A single living thing, composed of one or more cells

Question 8

Tissue

Answer 8

Any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made. Tissues are composed of many specialized cells.

Question 9

Vertebrate

Answer 9

An organism that has a backbone

Question 10

Invertebrate

Answer 10

An organism that does not have a backbone