What Is An Organism

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

A molecule found in cells that contains genetic information.

Adaptation

When an organism makes a change that will increase its chances of survival in its natural habitat

Cell

A tiny unit that has all the materials needed for life.

Organism

Living things that go through all the processes of life.

Stimulus

Something that makes an organism change its activity.

Asexual Reproduction

When a new organism is formed from one parent.

Sexual Reproduction

When a new organism is formed from two parents.

Bacteria

A microscopic single celled organism,

Protist

An organism from the kingdom Protista, which includes protozoans, fungus like slime, molds and water molds, and types of algae.

Fungus

An organism from the kingdom of Fungi, which include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

Consumer

An organism that eats other organisms.

Decomposer

An organism that gets its energy by breaking down other organisms.

Producer

An organism that makes its own food.

Environment

An organism's home.

Homeostasis

An organism's stable internal environment. (body will stay at the same temperature)

Food

Gives organisms the energy they need to carry out their life processes, like growing, developing, and reproducing.

Heredity

The passing of characteristics to offspring.

Metabolism

The total of all the chemical activities that an organism performs.

Develop

To change over time<

Digest

To turn food into chemicals that cells can use.