Term

What is the basic unit of life?

Definition

The Cell

Term

Be able to list and describe the characteristics of life.

Definition

Organization: Cells → Tissues → Organs → Systems → Organism; Metabolism: Use energy to grow and function; Homeostasis: Maintain stable internal environment; Growth and Development: Increase in size or complexity; Reproduction: Produce offspring; Response to Stimuli: React to environment; Adaptation/Evolution: Traits change over generations

Term

What is science?

Definition

A systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation