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What are all living things made of?
Cells (The smallest unit of life)
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All living things ____ or change over a long period of time
Evolve
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What are the 8 characteristics of life?
Made up of cells
Reproduce Genetic code- DNA Grow & Develop Use materials for energy Respond to the environment Maintain homeostasis Evolve |
What is the difference between a unicellular organism & a multicellular organism?
A unicellular organism of made up of only one cell while a multicellular organism is made up of more than one cell.
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All living things must ______ so new organisms can be created.
Reproduce
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What is the change in an organism's surroundings that causes it to react called? (Also know as a signal that an organism responds to.)
A stimulus
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What do all organisms have that determines genetic traits for all organisms?
DNA or Deoxyribonucleic Acid
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What is the difference between External and Internal Stimulus?
An external stimulus is outside the organism, such as the weather. Internal stimulus is inside the organism, such as blood sugar.
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All living things must ____ & _____ .
Grow & develop
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What is Homeostasis and what are some examples?
Homeostasis is an internal balance. Living things must maintain a stable internal environment. Examples: Shivering to stay warm and sweating to control body temperature.
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What is Differentiation?
The formation of cells that performs different tasks, such as red and white blood cells. (Red-Carries oxygen & White- fights infections)
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