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Science stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organism | Things that have all the characteristics of life are called blank. |
| cell | the smallest unit of life |
| unicellular | a living thing that is made up of only one cell. |
| multicellular | a living thing that is made up of two or more cells. |
| homeostasis | an organism's ability to maintain steady internal conditions when outside conditions change. |
| Internal Stimuli | IF you feel hungry and then look for food you are responding to internal stimuli- the feeling of hunger. |
| External Stimuli | Changes in an organism's environment that affect the organism are external stimuli. |
| Binomial nomenclature | a naming system that 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 series of descriptions arranged in pairs that lead the user to the identification of an unknown organism. |