Section 1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Biology | The study of life |
Organization | The high degree of order within an organisms internal and external parts and in its interactions with the living world |
Cell | The smallest unit that can perform all life's processes |
Unicellular | Some organisms, such as bacteria, are made up of one cell and are called unicellular organisms. |
Multicellular | Organisms such as humans or trees are made up of multiple cells and are called multicellular |
Organ | Are structures that carry out specialized jobs within an organ system |
Tissues | Are groups of cells that have similar abilities and that allow the organ to function |
Organelles | Are tiny structures that carry out functions necessary for the cell to stay alive |
Biological molecules | Organelles contain biological molecules, the chemical compounds that provide physical structure and that bring about movement n energy use, and other cellular functions |
Homeostasis | Is the maintenance of a stable level of internal conditions even though environmental conditions are constantly changing. |
Metabolism | Is the sum of all the chemical reactions that take in and transform energy and materials from the environment |
Cell division | Is the formation of two new cells from an existing cell. |
Development | Is the process by which an organism becomes a mature adult |
Reproduction | The process of producing offspring |
Gene | A short segment of DNA that contains the instructions for a single trait of an organism is called a gene |
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