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organism defined as an individual, living creature
the most widely accepted (1) Order, (2) Evolutionary Adaptation, (3) Regulation, (4)
characteristics of an Energy Processing, (5) Growth and Development, (6)
organism Response to the Environment, and (7) Reproduction
structures are comprised of the basic unit of life which is
Order
the cell
, Life is structured into a rise to tissues, tissues to organs, and organs to whole
developmental hierarchy organ systems
whereby cells give rise
often called generational evolution, specifically refers
Evolutionary adaption to smaller, genetic changes that allow for better survival
of an organism. For instance, consider camouflage
Living organisms are sensitive to temperature,
environmental stresses, pH requirements etc. and go to
Regulation great lengths to ensure optimal levels are maintained.
include shivering to generate body heat in humans or
the regulation of blood flow through an organism.
In order to sustain life, biochemical reactions are
Energy Processing utilized. The sum of these biochemical reactions is
referred to as metabolism
Perhaps intuitive, a living thing grows, matures, ages,
Growth and Development
and experiences death.
Living things respond through adaption. An adaption is
Response to the
a change or a process that allows an organism to
Environment
become better suited for their environment
stimulus Anything that causes an organism to respond
living things must have a way of producing new and
Reproduction
thriving generations to replace the previous ones.
involves the fusion of two gametes (one from each
Sexual reproduction
parent) that will unite and grow into a new offspring
Asexual reproduction gives rise to new offspring from a single organism
Levels of Biological biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations,
Organization organisms
broadest level encompassing planet earth and the
Biosphere
atmosphere; all capable of sustaining living organisms
a system of living and non-living things in a region.
Grasslands, forests, desserts, tundra, savanna, aquatic
Ecosystem regions, rainforests, and coral reefs including the plants,
organisms, soils, and climate conditions associated are
all examples of ecosystems.