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Traits of Life
Biology 1-2
Term | Definition |
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Homeostasis | maintaining internal conditions within an organisms tolerance ranges |
DNA | molecule that carries genes |
Cell | smallest functional unit of a living organism |
metabolism | All of the reactions to release or store energy and materials in a living organism |
organism | a single living individual |
organ | group of tissues that form a distinct structure in an organism's system |
tissue | groups of similar cells functioning as a unit |
organ system | a set of organs working together on a common function in an organism |