Question | Answer |
metabolism | _ refers to all of the chemical activities that an organism's cells perform. |
phospholipids | Cell membranes are made of __ |
heredity | _ is the passing of traits from one generation to the next. |
photosynthesis | _ is the process that changes the energy in sunlight to energy stored in food. |
proteins | __ are composed of amino acids. |
ATP | When food is broken down, energy is transferred to __ before the cell can use it. |
producer | An organism that makes its own food is called a __ |
cell | A __ is a membrane-covered structure that contains all of the materials necessary for life. |
decomposer | An organism that gets its food by breaking down the nutrients in dead organisms or animal wastes is called a __ |
lipids | Fats and oils are __ that store energy for an organism. |
homeostasis | Maintaining a stable internal environment is known as __ |
carbohydrates | Simple and complex __ are made of compounds of sugars. |
consumer | __ obtains food by eating other organisms. |
starch | When iodine comes into contact with __, the iodine turns black. |
complex carbohydrates | When an organism has more sugar than it needs, its extra sugar may be stored in the form of |
energy | Food supplies the organism with __. |
producers | Most plants are __ |
instructions for making proteins | DNA |
asexual reproduction | A single parent produces offspring identical to the parent |
sexual reproduction | Two parents produce offspring that share characteristics of both parents |
stimulus | A change in an organism’s environment that affects the organism is called ___. |
70 | All cells are made up of __% water |
amino acids | ___ make proteins (subunit of protein). |
food, water, air, living space | 4 basic necessities of life |
cells, DNA, sense and respond, grow and develop, use energy, reproduce | 6 characteristics of living things. |