Topic 1 Vocab

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organism

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Definition: A living thing, like a plant, animal, or bacteria.

Example Sentence: The moth that was on the ceiling is an _______.

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cell

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Definition: A cell is a basic unit of life that can function.

Example Sentence: Every living thing is made up of one or more _______.

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unicellular

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Definition: Made up of only one cell.

Example Sentence: Bacteria have one cell each, which makes them _______.

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multicellular

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Definition: Made up of many cells.

Example Sentence: Humans are made of many different cells, making them _______.

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stimulus

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Definition: Something that causes a reaction or change.

Example Sentence: A loud noise is a _______ that can make you jump.

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response

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Definition: The reaction of an organism to a stimulus.

Example Sentence: When a loud clap is heard, students _______ by looking.

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heterotroph

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Definition: Hetero means “other”, troph means “eat”, they eat other things. Example Sentence: Lions are _______ because they eat other animals.

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autotroph

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Definition: Auto means “self”, troph means “eat”, they make their own food. Example Sentence: Plants are _______ because they make their own food through photosynthesis.

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homeostasis

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Definition: It is the process of maintaining balance, or “normal” for the organism. Example Sentence: When you get hot, your body sweats to cool down, which is an example of _______.