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Biology
The study of living things and their environment.
life
living things collectively
homeostasis
process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment
eukaryotes
organisms made up of one or more cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles - on the right
prokaryotes
single-celled organisms that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus - on the left
asexual
a type of reproduction involving only one parent that produces genetically identical offspring by budding or by the division of a single cell or the entire organism into two or more parts
unicellular
made of a single cell
multicellular
consisting of many cells
tissue
a part of an organism consisting of an many similar cells having a similar structure and function
organs
group of tissues that work together to perform closely realated functions
Reproduction
the process of generating offspring, sexually or asexually
metabolism
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Growth
the process of an organism becoming larger due to the production of more cells which make up that organism
Response to stimuli
show a response or a reaction to something
Energy
being used or produced by living things through cell respiration and/or photosynthesis
heterotrophic
Organisms that are unable to construct their own food from inorganic sources, and therefore must consume other organisms or organic molecules from the outside environment. Function as consumers or decomposes in food chains.
Autotrophic
An organism capable of synthesizing its own food from inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy. Green plants, algae, and certain bacteria are .
photosynthesis
Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars
Adaptation
inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival
Evolution
The gradual change in a species over time
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