Characteristics of Life

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A reaction to a stimulus is a ______________.

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response

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Trees, shrubs, grasses, air temperature, soil pH, water quality, etc. found in a given area are known as a(n)...

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ecosystem

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When cells have specific jobs to carry out and the work is divided, this is known as:

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specialized

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What is the difference between a cell and a tissue?

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Cell is the basic unit of life; tissue is a group of cells that work as one.

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The smallest unit of matter that has the chemical properties of a particular element is called...

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atom

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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Define metabolism.

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the role of an ecologist?

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A scientist who studies ecosystems and the interactions between organisms and their environment.