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| 1. transform energy to synthesize new molecules (metabolism); 2. make faithful copies of oneself (reproduction); 3. regulate internal environment to adapt to changes in the external environment (maintain homeostasis) |
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| Metabolism is described as... |
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| the sum of all the chemical reactions in the body |
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| Metabolism is fuelled by ____ which is created during the process of ____ |
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| ATP (adenosine triphosphate); cellular respiration |
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| Sources of energy can be: |
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| 1. light; 2. inorganic; 3. organic |
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| Reproduction can be either ___ or ____ |
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| asexual reproduction is characterized by: __2__ |
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| 1. no fusion of gametes; 2. NO genetic difference between parent and offspring |
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| sexual reproduction is characterized by: ___2___ |
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| 1. fusion of gametes; 2. gen. difference between parent and offspring |
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| Homeostasis: organanisms have _____ to respond to environmental _____ |
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| E.gs of adaptations include: cacti which __________ to prevent against_____; leaf variation such as the case of grapes which ________ to ______ and the pitcher plant which _______ to ______ |
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| store water in grooves; dehydration; have specialized leaves called tendrils; grab onto environment; digests insects; get nutrients (N2) that are scarce in the soil |
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| What is the mechanism that drives variation in life? |
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