Unit 1: Characteristics of life Flashcards

Learn what the characteristics of life are.

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What is metabolism?

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Internal chemical reactions that maintain life

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What is Sexual Reproduction?

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Two parents: offspring are genetically different that the parents

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What is Asexual Reproduction?

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One parent: offspring are genetically identical to parent

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What is heredity?

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Passing genetic material to offspring

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What is adaptation?

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Inherited trait that helps organisms survive

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What is Homeostasis?

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Ability of an organism to maintain internal environment, despite changes in external environment

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What is Cellular organization?

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All living things are made out of cells!
CELL-TISSUE-ORGAN-ORGAN SYSTEM-ORGANISM

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Why do living organisms need oxygen?

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  • to stay hydrated
  • to move blood
  • can help you digest
  • to remove waste
  • temperature regulation
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What is sensitivity?

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Response to stimuli like:
- light
- heat
- sound
- mechanical/
chemical contact

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