characteristics of life

cell

the smallest unit of life.

unicellular

living things that are made of only one cell.

multicellular

living things that are made of two or more cells.

homeostasis

an organism’s ability to maintain steady internal conditions when outside conditions change.

organism

thing that have all the characteristics or life.

1 (last test)

metabolism

2 (last test)

growth and development

3 (last test)

reproduction and heredity

Autotrophs

energy form the sun

heterotrophs

energy form other organisms

growth

take in nutrience from

development

from birth, toddler, teen, adult

sexual reproduction

requires 2 parents

asexual reproduction

one parent

Pandiculating

A medical term for yawning.

euphoria

happiness

4 (last test)

homeostasis

5 (last test)

Response to environment

6 (last test)

evolution and adaptation

Binomial nomenclature

gives each organism a two - word scientific name.

species

a group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to produce fertile offspring.

genus

a group of similar species.

dichotomous key

a tool used by scientists to identify unknown organisms.

cladogram

a branched diagram that shows the relationships along organisms, including common ancestors.

1

kingdom

2

phylum

3

class

4

order

5

family

6

genus

7

species

Binomial nomenclature

two word meaning for genus and species

exoskeleton

Inside skeleton ( ex: mammals )

endoskeleton

out side skeleton ( ex: Bugs )

Bilateral