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Intro to Biology
8 characteristics of Living organisms and other notes.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biology | The study of life |
| Bio | Is the greek word for "Life" |
| Logy | Is the Greek word for "the study of" |
| Organism | anything that contains all of the characteristics of life |
| DNA(Deoxyribonucleic Acid) | Genetic material that organisms inherit from their parents |
| Cell | The basic unit of all organisms that contains DNA |
| Unicelular | Organisms consisting of only a single cell |
| Multicellular | Organisms made made up of 2 or more cells |
| Homeostasis | an organisms ability to maintain stable conditions that are necessary for life. |
| Growth | Results in the increase in the amount of living material |