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Science unit one
What is life :)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| independent variable | |
| Dependent variable | |
| Homeostasis | |
| energy | |
| cells | |
| system | |
| model | |
| biosphere | |
| biotic factor | |
| abiotic factor | |
| Life's common properties: | 5 |
| responds to ______ | stimuli |
| able to ______ | reproduce |
| demonstrates ______ | growth and development |
| takes in ______ and ______ | matter and energy |
| maintains internal balance:_____________ | homeostaisis |
| What are the 6 characteristics of life? | Organization: Living things are made up of one or more cells, which are the basic units of life. |
| What are the 6 characteristics of life? | Homeostasis: Living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment |
| What are the 6 characteristics of life? | Response to Stimuli: Living organisms can respond to environmental changes or stimuli . |
| What are the 6 characteristics of life? | Growth and Development: Living organisms grow and develop according to specific instructions coded for by their genes. |
| What are the 6 characteristics of life? | Metabolism: Living things undergo chemical reactions to obtain energy and nutrients, which are necessary for growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis. |
| What are the 6 characteristics of life? | Reproduction: Living things can reproduce, either sexually or asexually, to produce new organisms. |