Science Flashcards
stimulus
the event that causes the reaction
Response
the organisms reaction to the event
Difference between Growth and Development
growth is just getting bigger and development is more complex and due to age
Homeostasis
the ability for your body to remain neutral
Reproduction
living things that make more living things
consume energy
plants absorb the suns energy, other organisms eat in order to live
Unicellular
Organism made of 1 cell
Multicellular
Organism made up of multiple cells
Biotic
Anything that is or was living
Abiotic
Non-Living things
Levels of organization
the smallest part of the body to biggest
cells>tissues>organs>organ system>organism
Cell
the smallest unit of life the basic building block of all living things
Tissue
A group of cells that work together to do a specific job
Organ
A group of tissues that work together to do a specific job
Organ System
A group of organs that work together to do a specific job
Organism
A living thing thats has all of the characteristics of living things
What are the characteristics of living things
reproduction, growth and development, respond to stimuli, using energy, maintaining homeostasis, and being made of cells
5 needs of all living things
sunlight, food, habitat or suitable living space, air, and water
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