Char. of Life 1
Characteristics involving a stable internal environment
What is homeostasis?
Living organisms create more members of their own species
What is reproduction?
This part of the cell contains DNA and controls the rest of the cell
What is the nucleus?
Our motto for the year in Anatomy & Phys
What is structure determines function?
Number of cells produced in mitosis
How many is 2?
Characteristic of life in which each part of the body has a specific job
What is order?
This characteristic explains that every living thing has DNA which makes proteins
What is genetic code?
Part of the cell that makes ATP (energy)
What is the mitochondria?
Movement of particles from areas of high to low concentration
What is diffusion?
Number of chromosomes in regular body cells
How many is 46?
Lengthening of a bone reveals this characteristic
What is growth?
Reacting to a loud firework is an example of this characteristic
What is reponse to stimuli?
What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Idea that explains how the cell membrane only lets certain substances in or out
What is semi-permeability?
What is DNA/genetic material?
A woman going through menopause is experiencing this characteristic
Your body clotting blood so that no blood is lost is an example of this characteristic
This is the post office of your cell
What is the golgi apparatus?
What is osmosis?
Type of cells reproduced in mitosis
What are somatic cells?
The breakdown of lactose by lactase is an example of this characteristic
What is metabolism?
What is change over time?
This "warehouse" may store nutrients and other substances needed for cells
Proteins that perform metabolic reactions
What are enzymes?
Number of steps in the process of meiosis