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chapter twoitisalive
information over chapter two
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the smallest unit that can perform all life processes. | cell |
| anything that causes a change in an organism. | stimulus |
| the maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment. | homeostasis |
| reproduction when the offspring share traits from both of the parents | sexual reproduction |
| reproduction when one parent produces offspring that is identical to itself | asexual reproduction |
| passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring | heredity |
| the sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism | metabolism |
| organism that can make its own food by using energy from its surroundings | producer |
| organism that eats other organisms matter | consumer |
| an organism that gets energy by breaking down the remains of dead organisms | decomposer |
| a molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to repair body structures | proteins |
| a class of energy giving nutrients | carbohydrates |
| a type of biochemical that does not dissolve in water | lipid |
| a lipid that contains phosphorus | phospholipids |
| a molecule that acts as the main energy source for cells | ATP |
| a molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides | nucleic acids |
| the process of maintaining a stable internal environment is know as | homeostasis |
| offspring resemble their parents because of | heredity |
| starch is a ------------ and is made up of sugars | carbohydrate |
| which of the following is true about cells A-cells are found in all organisms B-there can only be one cell in an organism C-cells are big D-cells are producers | A- cells are found in all organisms |
| A change in an organisms environment that effects the organism's activities is a A-response B-stimulus C-metabolism D-producer | B-producer |
| what do organisms store energy in | lipids |
| what molecule contains the information about how to make proteins | DNA |
| what are the subunits of nucleic acids | amino acids |
| why must organisms have food | for energy |
| plants store extra sugar as | starch |
| why do organisms need food water air and a living space | to survive |
| what are the subunits of proteins | amino acids |
| what are the two kinds of carbohydrates | simple and complex |
| what is an example of a simple carbohydrate | table sugar |
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