Life, Growth, and Evolution Fundamentals

Flashcards covering the characteristics of life, evolution, and basic facts about bacteria.

One characteristic of life is __ and development.

growth

Life is characterized by its internal __.

organization

All living organisms consist of at least __ cell, which contains the DNA molecule of heredity.

one

Living organisms are able to __ on their own.

reproduce

A key characteristic of life is the ability to __ to the environment.

adapt

Living things __ energy through processes like metabolism.

utilize

__ refers to biological history over time.

evolution

Some bacteria can cause __.

disease

Gut bacteria can provide essential nutrients like __.

folate

Gut bacteria can also __ immunity.

stimulate