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vocab 9
Apologia General Science Module 9 Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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atom | The smallest chemical unit of matter. |
molecule | Two or more atoms linked together to make a substance with unique properties. |
metabolism | The sum total of all processes in an organism that convert energy and matter from outside sources and use that energy and matter to sustain the organism's life functions. |
receptors | Special structures that allow living organisms to sense the conditions of their internal or external environment. |
precocial | A term used to describe offspring that are born able to hear, see, move about, regulate body temperature, and eliminate waste without a parent's help. |
altricial | A term used to describe offspring that are born without at least one of the following abilities: hear, see, move about, regulate body temperature, or eliminate waste. |
cell | The smallest unit of life in creation. |