Biology
The study of life
organization
orderly structure shown by living things
Organization order
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Cell
smallest unit of life
Unicellular
Made of a single cell
Multicellular
Consisting of many cells
Organs
Tissues are organized into:, group of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions.
Tissue
A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
Organelles
A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell
biological molecules
the chemical compounds that provide physical structure and that bring about movement, energy use, and other cellular functions
Homeostasis
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state
Metabolism
the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials
develepment
a process by which an organism is a mature adult
Cell Divison
Process by which a cell divides into two new cells
Reproduction
the process of producing offspring
Gene
A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
organisation and cells, response to stimuli, homeostasis, metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, and change through time are all what?
Characteristics of life (know them!)