What Is An Organism
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
A molecule found in cells that contains genetic information.
Sexual Reproduction
When a new organism is formed from two parents.
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.
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.
Decomposure
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.
