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Characteristics of L
Characteristics of Living Things
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| cell | In biology, the smallest unit that can perform all life processes; cells are covered by a membrane and contain DNA and cytoplasm. |
| heredity | The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring. |
| homeostasis | The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment. |
| metabolism | The sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism. |
| sexual reproduction | Reproduction in which the sex cells from two parents unite to produce offspring that share traits from both parents. |
| stimulus | Anything that causes a reaction or change in an organism or any part of an organism. |