MR CHROGER VOCABULARY 1.Record the definitions. 2.Draw pictures that represent each life function.
Metabolism Chemical reactions in the body. Convert food and water into energy and waste products.
Reproduce create offspring Asexual or sexual
Cells – smallest unit of life. Multicellular – plants and animals are made of many cells! Single celled organisms are made of only one cell!
Homeostasis Organisms need to maintain an internal balance Not enough water = dehydrated Too much water = water poisoning
Response to Environment Stimulus Response Ex. It’s cold outside (stimulus), so you start to shiver (response) Organisms evolve to survive in the environment
Obtain and use energy Plants absorb suns energy Animals consume nutrients
Grow and develop All living things have a life cycle – birth to adult
Excrete waste Get rid of waste Animal waste - #1, #2, CO 2, sweat (salt), heat
Respiration Exchanging gases with the atmosphere (to create energy)