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What is Organism?
an individual living thing, such as a plant, animal, fungus, bacterium, archaeon or protest.
What is Waste?
solids, liquids or gases that are unusable by the cells of the organisms and must be moved out
What are the 8 characteristics of life?
The eight characteristics of life are Made of cells ,Exchange gasses, Reproduction, Eliminate waste, Responds to environment, Grow & develop, Need energy, Need water
Which scientist first discovered cells?
Robert Hooke first discovered cells in 1665 by looking at a piece of cork under the microscope.
Explain this statement - “Cells are the basic units of structure and function in organisms”. Use complete sentences and be specific.
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in all living organisms.
All organisms are made up of one or more cells, and cells carry out certain processes needed for life. Different cells in the body perform different functions. Cells provide both the structure and function and the functions that allow the organism to live.
What is Dead ?
No longer alive
What is Environment ?
the area in which organisms live
What is the difference between dead and dormant?:
Organisms are dormant when they do not show the characteristics of life until they are placed in a suitable environment. Organisms are dead when they were alive at one time but are no longer.
How many cells are on one square cm of your skin's surface?
100,000 cells
Why would Hooke’s discovery have been impossible without a microscope?
Without the microscope, it would be impossible to see cells with the naked eye. His discovery enabled us to see cells and other microscopic organisms.
What is Gas Exchange?
one of the characteristics of life. Gas exchange occurs at the cellular level, with carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor being the most common gases exchanged.
What is Adaptations?
any structure or behavior of an organism that allows it to survive in its environment.
What is the difference between living and non living?
Living things show all 8 characteristics of life, things that are non living if they have never been alive
Which invention made it possible to observe cells?
The microscope made it possible to observe cells
What is Nonliving?
referring to something that has never been alive before
What is Species?
a unit of biological classification that refers to one kind of organism
How should you carry a microscope?
You should always carry a microscope with one hand on the arm and one hand under the base
What did Anton Leeuwenhoek discover?
Leeuwenhoek discovered microorganisms
What is Gas Exchange?
one of the characteristics of life. Gas exchange occurs at the cellular level, with carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor being the most common gases exchanged.
What is Dormant
a state of suspended activity. Dormant organisms are alive but inactive.
What does cell theory state?
Cell theory states that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit and function of all living things, all cells come from other cells
What is the difference between magnification and resolution?
Magnification is how much larger the specimen appears, resolution is how clear the specimen is - see the finer details