terms to know
What does biology mean?
the study of living things
what is an organic compound?
a compound that has carbon and hydrogen
your body always tries to achieve an internal balance
homeostasis
what process do plants do to make food for themselves
photosynthesis
what process is it when cells break down glucose to release energy
respiration
the smallest unit in living things
autotrophs
make their own food
get bigger and develop
growth
what are the products of photosynthesis
water and carbon dioxide
what products are needed for respiration
glucose and oxygen
What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
unicellular- 1 cell
multicellular- made of many cells
what is energy
the ability to do work
sends oxygen and nutrients around the body
transport
what are the reactants( results) of photosynthesis
c6h12o6 (glucose) and 02 ( oxygen)
what are the reactants of respiration
carbon dioxide and water
ecosystem
an area where the living and nonliving things interact
What are examples of carbohydrates?
Starches and sugar
converts glucose to energy
respiration
plants are producers what does this mean
they make their own food
which two processes are the opposite of each other
respiration and photsynthesis
what is a microscope?
Biotic factors
all the living things in an ecosystem. ex: fish , trees
produces more offspring
reproduction
plants are autotrophs true or false
true
name 3 life functions
metabolism, reporoduction, growth