Biology Introduction

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Characteristics of life

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1. 1. Contain carbon as base element

2. 2. Contain DNA

3. 3. Require energy to keep cells alive

4. 4. Remove waste products

5. 5. Exhibits stimulus-response reactions

6. 6. Reproduction- carries life from one generation to the next

7. 7. Exhibits life span

8. 8. Affected by biotic and abiotic factors

Front

Carbon is what makes life_________.

Back

organic

Front

DNA is a molecule that controls________ and _________.

Back

inheritance patterns

and

cell functions

Front

DNA is found in cellular structures called_________.

Back

chromosomes

Front

What is the term for removing waste products?

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excretion

Front

Homeostasis

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Keeping internal environment the same despite external changes.

Front

A series or pattern of responses.

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behavior

Front

Asexual reproduction

Back

A single parent and offspring have the same traits.

Ex. binary fission, spore formation

Front

Sexual reproduction

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Two parents and offspring contains DNA from both parents

Front

Biotic

Back

Living