Principles of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Hierarchy of Life
(atoms→ biosphere;)
A
atom,(molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system,) organisms, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere.
2
Q
Characteristics of Life:
G.R.A.C.E
A
G - growth and developement
R - reproduction
A - adaptation and responce
C - made of cells
E - energy
3
Q
respond
A
to their surroundings to get back to their “normal state” - known as homeostasis
4
Q
cells
A
- living things have to be made of these basic units
- smallest living unit in an organism