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Science 1 Review
Term | Definition |
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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 preform 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. |