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Cell
The basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.
Tissue
A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
Organ
A collection of tissues working together to perform a specific task.
Organ System
A group of organs that work together to perform vital body functions.
Organism
An individual living entity capable of growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis.
Population
A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area.
Community
Different populations of species living and interacting in the same area.
Ecosystem
A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.
Biosphere
The global ecological system that includes all living beings and their relationships with the environment.
Growth & Development
Increase in size and changes that occur over an organism's life span.
Homeostasis
The regulation of an organism's internal environment to maintain stable conditions.
Response to Stimuli
The ability of organisms to detect and respond to changes in their environment.
Evolution
The process by which populations of organisms change over time.
Organization
The structured arrangement of cells and systems in an organism.
Reproduction
The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.
Metabolism (Energy)
All chemical reactions in an organism that allow it to grow, reproduce, and maintain structure.
