The Cell
These are tiny structures in the cell.
Organelles
The process of grouping things based on similarities is called...
classification
Name 3 characteristics all organisms share.
cells, similar chemicals,use energy, respond to their environment, grow, reproduce
What is the basic unit of life?
A cell
What is does a plant cell have, that a human cell does not?
cell wall/chloroplasts
A two part name for an organism includes the .............
genus and species
What is the most abundant chemical in cells?
Water
What is the scientific study of how organisms are classified?
taxonomy
Which organelle controls the cells?
nucleus
What is the main characteristic of prokaryote?
They lack nuclei.
A change in an organisms environment is known as a......
stimulus
What is the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus?
Cytoplasm
What part of the cell uses food to create energy?
mitochondria
What is a heterotroph?
An organism that has to find a food source.
What are three things organisms need to stay alive?
water, food, shelter, stable conditions
Organisms that can mate and have offspring capable of mating is part of a.........
species
What structure captures energy in plant cells and converts it to food?
Chloroplasts
Are humans prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
eukaryotes
The ability to have stable conditions in a changing environment is known as....
homeostasis
Organisms are placed into kingdoms based on....
cell type, ability to make food, number of cells