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A group of organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that are able to reproduce.
Species
The ability of an organism to make more of the same type of organism.
Reproduction
What is structure?
Organization
The formation of new structures and an increase in the amount of living material.
Growth
The changes that occur in each organism’s life.
Development
Anything that causes an organism to react.
Stimulus
The organism’s reaction to the stimulus.
Response
The ability to make constant adjustments to maintain the right amount of water and minerals in its cells.
Homeostasis
The ability to cause change.
Energy
Any behavior, structure, or internal process that allows an organism to make changes in response to environmental factors and live long enough to reproduce.
Adaptation
The gradual change in a species over time due to adaptations.
Evolution
Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?
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Would you rather have everyone you know be able to read your thoughts or for everyone you know to have access to your Internet history?
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Would you rather labor under a hot sun or extreme cold?
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Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef?
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Would you rather spend a week in the forest or a night in a real haunted house?
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