Unit 1 Flashcard

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Cells are the basic units of __________

Back

life

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All ______ are made up of cells.

Back

organisms

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All cells ____________ to create new cells

Back

reproduce

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Living things __________ to create more of themselves.

Back

reproduce

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Living things _________ to stimuli.

Back

respond

Front

What is the cell theory?

Back

A scientific theory that describes the properties of cells, stating that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Front

Define 'organism'.

Back

An individual living entity that can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and maintain homeostasis.

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. Reproduction 2. Response to stimuli 3. Growth and development 4. Metabolism 5. Homeostasis 6. Cellular organization

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What does it mean for living things to respond to stimuli?

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It means that living organisms can detect and react to changes in their environment.

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What is reproduction in living organisms?

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The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.