Cell Structure
The dense portion of some cells containing nucleic acids
nucleus
The basic unit of structure and function in living things
cells
An organism's ability to maintain stable internal conditions
homeostasis
The two kingdoms that contain only heterotrophs are
animals and fungi
Francesco Redi performed experiments to show that flies do not arise from meat to disprove...
spontaneous generation
The region between the cell membrane and the nucleus
cytoplasm
Chloroplasts are found only in the cells of..
plants
The process of changing into a more complex organism
development
A group of organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce
species
Two structures that are found in plant cells but not in animal cells
cell wall and chloroplasts
What is a microscope? List four types of microscopes.
An instrument that makes small objects look larger. Light, simple, compound, and electron
An organism that can manufacture its own food
autotroph
A change in an organism's environment that causes a reaction
stimulus
How do organisms differ from nonliving things? Give 3 differences
composed of cells, energy to grow, develop, reproduce, and respond to their surroundings
Organelles that convert energy in food molecules into energy the cell cane use
mitochondria
The scientific study of how things are classified
taxonomy
The first word of an organism's scientific name indicates..
genus
A group of scientists is planning a space mission to a new plant with unknown conditions. What basic human needs must the scientists consider before they decide which supplies to take with them?
energy, water, food, living space, stable living conditions, oxygen, and clothing
An organism that is made up of many cells
multicellular
The name of an organism whose cells contain nuclei
eukaryote