What Is Life Flashcards
Response
An action or a change in behavior.
Asexual reproduction
Involves only one parent and produces that are identical to the parent.
Sexual reproduction
Involves two parents and combines their genetic material to produce a new organism that differs from both parents
Autotroph
Means self and troph means feeder, use the food they make to carry out their own life functions
Heterotrophs
Obtain energy by feeding on other organisms sometimes they eat autotroph.
Homeostasis
Keeps internal conditions just right for cell function
Example: think about your body after a hard workout when water levels in your decrease, chemicals in your body send signals to your Brian which cause thirst
Stimulus
Includes the changes in light sound and other factors