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Definition of development
Changes that an organism goes through during its lifetime
Definition of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
Double-stranded nucleic acid that makes up genes and chromosomes
Definition of Homeostasis
The maintenance of relatively constant internal physical/chemical conditions within a cell or organism
Definition of Asexual Reproduction
Reproduction that involves a single parent and results in offspring that are all genetically identical to the parent
Definition of sexual reproduction
Type of reproduction that involves the fertilization of gametes produced by two parents and produces genetically variable offspring
Definition of Aerobic Respiration
The process that requires oxygen
Definition of Anaerobic Respiration
Process that does not require oxygen
Definition of Autotroph (producer)
An organism that is able to capture the energy in sunlight and use it to produce their own food
Definition of Heterotroph (consumer)
Organisms that obtain food by consuming other living things
Definition of evolution
Change in the characteristics of living things over time; the change in species over time
Definition of growth
An increase in the size of a cell or organism during its lifetime
Definition of stimulus
Something that causes a response/reaction
