Survival Needs of an Organism Flashcards
1
Q
Nutrients
A
raw materials for energy & growth (carbs, fats, proteins; trace elements- Ca, P, K, Na)
2
Q
Water
A
needed for metabolic processes
3
Q
Oxygen
A
Cellular respiration
4
Q
Maintained body temperature
A
controls the rate of metabolic reactions
5
Q
Atmospheric Pressure
A
needed for survival