processes of life in unicellular organisms Flashcards
What is homeostasis in unicellular organisms?
Homeostasis is the process of maintaining a constant internal environment in the organism.
What is metabolism in unicellular organisms?
Metabolism includes all biochemical reactions that occur in the organism to maintain life.
What does nutrition mean for unicellular organisms?
Nutrition is the process of obtaining nutrients for energy, growth, and repair.
What is excretion in unicellular organisms?
Excretion is the removal of waste products produced from metabolism.
What does growth mean in unicellular organisms?
Growth refers to the increase in size or number of cells.
What is response to stimuli in unicellular organisms?
Response to stimuli is the ability of an organism to perceive and react to changes in its environment.
