A | B |
Biology | The study of organisms. |
Reproduction | The production of new organisms |
Organism | Name given to any living thing |
Species | Organisms that can reproduce and produce fertile offspring |
Growth | Permanent increase in size of an organism |
Environment | An organisms surroundings |
Stimulus | Any change in the environment to which the organism adjusts |
Response | The reaction to a stimulus |
Homeostasis | Maintaining constant living conditions |
Energy | An organism needs this to do work |
Adaptation | A change in an organism allowing it to be better |
Evolution | The gradual changes which occur over time |
Metabolism | All the chemical reactions in an organism |
Excretion | Removing waste products |
DeoxyribonucleicAcid | DNA |
Gametes | Sex cells |
Autotrophic | Self feeding |
Heterotrophic | Feeding on other organisms |
Respiration | Releasing energy from food |
Locomotion | Movement of the whole organism |