sexual reproduction
two parents together produce offspring
asexual reproduction
one parent clones itself to produce 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