This Greek word means "Life"
Bios
Having found it too difficult to define Life, scientists of instead decided to describe these.
Characteristics of Life
All living things are built from at least on of these.
Cells
Cures and medicines can be discovered/created thanks to the study of this science.
Biology
Theory
This word refers to any living thing.
Organism
The base unit and building block of life
Cell
This characteristic of all life forms refers to the using of energy within the Organism
Metabolism
All living things need some source of ___________ to fuel their life functions
Energy
It describes relationships under certain conditions in nature
Law
Stimuli
This word refers to the passing down of genetic information from parent to offspring.
Heredity
This one thing which all living things possess allows them contains the blueprints required to both grow and reproduce similar offspring.
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
This field of science includes sciences like Biology, Zoology, Botany, and microbiology.
Life Science
These (not characteristics) can be found in both living and non-living things alike.
Atoms
(Bonus: Subatomic particles)
The study of how living things interact with other living things within the environment.
Ecology
Organization
On really hot days, your body will begin to sweat, releasing water from your pores. The water will evaporate in the heat, thus cooling you off. This is an example of _________.
Homeostasis
This type of scientist uses biology to examine the structure and health of the human mouth and teeth.
Dentist
It differs from morals in that it outlines specific guidelines that must be followed during an experiment to prioritize the well-being of participants
Ethics
All organisms are made of one ore more
This other word for Homeostasis is exemplified by a flounder camouflaging itself in its surroundings.
Adaptation, Adaptability, Adapting, etc.
Inherited changes that occur over long periods of time, and help species survive
Adaptations to evolve
It uses evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena
Science
Instruments such as tape measures, calipers, and scales are ________________ that help scientists gather data
tools