Characteristics of Life Pre-Flashcard

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What is an organism's reaction to a stimulus?

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Response

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What is an example of homeostasis?

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Maintaining a stable internal temperature

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What term describes all the chemical processes that occur within a living organism?

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Metabolism

Front

What is a characteristic that improves an individual's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment?

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Adaptation

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What does a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly demonstrate?

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Growth and Development

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What is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis

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What is the term for the sum of all chemical reactions in a living organism?

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Metabolism

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What is the ability of an organism to change over time to better fit its environment?

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Adaptation

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What is the term for the increase in size and complexity of an organism?

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Growth and Development

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What is the term for the ability of an organism to respond to environmental changes?

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Response