Nutrition
Key Terms
Nutrition
This is how organisms obtain energy and materials for functioning. Organisms can be autotrophic (photosynthetic) or heterotrophic (consumers of oth...
Metabolism
This consists of the chemical reactions occurring inside of a cell, such as cellular respiration.
Growth
This is an increase in cell size, which can serve many other functions such as repairing damage and reproduction.
Response
This is the ability to react to changes in the environment in order to ensure survival such as finding food. Many responses exist such as movement....
Excretion
This is the ability to eliminate waste products (usually from metabolic processes) such as CO2 and urine.
Homeostasis
This is the ability to regulate the internal environment of a cell to optimum levels, such as temperature.
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Nutrition | This is how organisms obtain energy and materials for functioning. Organisms can be autotrophic (photosynthetic) or heterotrophic (consumers of other organisms). |
Metabolism | This consists of the chemical reactions occurring inside of a cell, such as cellular respiration. |
Growth | This is an increase in cell size, which can serve many other functions such as repairing damage and reproduction. |
Response | This is the ability to react to changes in the environment in order to ensure survival such as finding food. Many responses exist such as movement. |
Excretion | This is the ability to eliminate waste products (usually from metabolic processes) such as CO2 and urine. |
Homeostasis | This is the ability to regulate the internal environment of a cell to optimum levels, such as temperature. |
Reproduction | This is the ability to produce offspring (either sexually or asexually). |