Vocabulary
The study of life
biology
production of offspring
reproduction
one; many or multiple
Through the development of this, problems that human encounter can easily be solved. Biologists help contribute to these discoveries.
Develop technology
process that results in mass being added to an organism; may include formation of new cells and structures
growth
changes an organism undergoes in its lifetime before reaching its adult form
development
Most organisms begin as ________ ________ and grow throughout its life.
one cell
Biologists can come up with cures through the study of what?
Research disease
organism's reaction to a stimulus
response
anything that has or once had all the characteristics of life
organism
without this, species would go extinct
reproduction
Environmental biologists seek to prevent the extinction of animals and plants by developing ways to protect them.
Preserve the environment
group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
Species
any change in an organism's internal or external environment that causes the organism to react
stimulus
If an organism is unable to _________ to danger or to _________ to potential enemies, it might not live long enough to reproduce.
respond; react
Some biologists study the possibilities of genetically engineering plants to grow in poor soils or to resist insects, fungal infections, or frost damage. This improves our chances of having food to eat and air to breathe.
improve agriculture
regulation of an organism's internal environment to maintain conditions needed for life
homeostasis
inherited characteristic of a species that develops over time in response to an environmental factor, enabling a species to survive.
adaptation
Name 2 ways living things fuel their source of energy
sun; consuming other things
Through careful study, scientists can discover new things about different species that they didn’t know before.
Study the diversity of life