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what are two types of mutations

gene or chromosome

Plants that reproduce using flowers are called?

angiosperms

4 basic needs of life are...

gases, water, nutrients, shelter

differences among a trait

variation

the process of a population slowly changing over time

evolution

A new river, mountain range can cause what to occur?

speciation

cellular respiration makes _____________ which all organisms need

ATP energy

The diffusion of water through the cell membrane is called?

osmosis

differences among a species is called

variation

What does "survival of the fittest" mean?

organisms that are well adapted will live long enough to reproduce and pass on their traits to their offspring

The variable that you are measuring in an experiment is called?

dependent variable

where photosynthesis takes place in the cell

chloroplast

If a mutation is helpful it can lead to an

adaptation

A permanent change in the DNA that causes a new trait to emerge is called....

mutation

All living things are made up of _____________.

cells

The cell division of the reproductive cells are called?

meiosis

An organisms genetic code is called...

DNA

Maintaining a stable internal environment is called....

homeostasis

bundled up DNA in the nucleus is called?

chromosomes

What two things go into cellular respiration?

oxygen and glucose

A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait

gene

What is the function of the circulatory system?

moves nutrients and gases around the body

Name 5 characteristics of life

grow and develop, reproduce, made up of cells, maintains homeostasis, can adapt, gets and uses energy, responds to stimuli,

What is the function of the respiratory system?

exchanges gases with the environment

a trait that helps an organism to survive in their environment is called...

adaptations

What process do bacteria use to reproduce?

binary fission