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| Biology | The study of life |
| Reproduction | The process by which living things give rise to offspring |
| Homeostasis | Maintaining a stable internal environment |
| Cell | The smallest living thing |
| Cell Theory | Three parts: 1) all living things are made of cells 2) Cells come from other cells 3) The smallest thing that can do all characteristics of life |
| Gene Theory | Characteristics of living things are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents ot their offspring |
| Evolution | A change in characteristics of living things over time |
| Natural Selection | The ability of stronger animals being able to reproduce more and pass their genes on more often then weak animals |
| Adaptation | A characteristic that helps a living thing survive and reproduve in a given environment |
| Unifying Principles of Biology (4) | Evolution, Gene Theory, Cell Theory, Homeostasis |
| Characteristics of Living Things (6) | 1) Responds to the Environment 2) Grows and Develops 3) Produces offspring 4) Maintain homeostasis 5) Has complex chemistry 6) is made of cells |
