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Science Quiz on Characteristics of Living Things

TermDefinition
Cells In biology, the smallest unit that can perform all life processes; cells are covered by a membrane and contain DNA and cytoplasm.
Metabolism The sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism.
Homeostasis The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) A molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the information that determines the traits that a living thing inherits and needs to live. -the material that determines inherited characteristics.
Sexual Reproduction Reproduction in which the sex cells from TWO parents unite to produce offspring that share traits or characteristics from both parents.
Asexual Reproduction Reproduction that does not involve the union of sex cells and in which one parent produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
Heredity The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.
Stimulus Anything that causes a reaction or change in an organism or any part of an organism.
Grow Undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically; progress to maturity.
Develop row or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
Sense you can feel it coming
Respond Response to something
What is the difference in asexual and sexual reproduction? Asexual Reproduction is when there is only one parent that produces offspring and the offspring is genetically identical to the parent. Sexual Reproduction is when there are two parents that unite to produce offspring that share traits from both parents.
Energy The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
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