Life Science Flashcard 1

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What is metabolism?

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The process by which living things convert food into energy.

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What does growth and development refer to in living organisms?

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The characteristic of life that involves an organism increasing in size and changing over time.

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What is a key characteristic of all living things?

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All living things have cells.

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What is evolution?

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The process that takes place over multiple generations, leading to changes in species.

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What is reproduction in the context of living organisms?

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The ability of living things to produce offspring.

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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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What does adaptation mean in biology?

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A characteristic that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the significance of response to stimuli?

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It is a characteristic of life that involves how living things react to changes in their environment.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the role of energy in living organisms?

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Energy is required for all life processes, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.