Studied by 373 peoplesexual reproduction
two parents together produce completely unique offspring
asexual reproduction
one parent clones itself to produce identical offspring
cell
the smallest unit of life that can live on its own
reproduction
creating offspring
growth
getting larger by adding new material or cells
homeostasis
maintaining a balanced internal environment
5 characteristics of life
RCMGR
response
a reaction to the environment (living or nonliving)
heterotroph
organisms that eat other organisms to get energy
metabolism
breaking down nutrients to make energy
autotroph
organisms that make their own food
hierarchy
organization of things based on complexity
tissue
a group of cells that work together to perform the same job
organ
a group of tissues that work together to perform a certain job
organ system
a group of organs that work together to perform a certain job
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