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Characteristics of Living things II

AB
BiologyThe study of organisms.
ReproductionThe production of new organisms
OrganismName given to any living thing
SpeciesOrganisms that can reproduce and produce fertile offspring
GrowthPermanent increase in size of an organism
EnvironmentAn organisms surroundings
StimulusAny change in the environment to which the organism adjusts
ResponseThe reaction to a stimulus
HomeostasisMaintaining constant living conditions
EnergyAn organism needs this to do work
AdaptationA change in an organism allowing it to be better
EvolutionThe gradual changes which occur over time
MetabolismAll the chemical reactions in an organism
ExcretionRemoving waste products
DeoxyribonucleicAcidDNA
GametesSex cells
AutotrophicSelf feeding
HeterotrophicFeeding on other organisms
RespirationReleasing energy from food
LocomotionMovement of the whole organism

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