1. __________ not only in size, but in development __________ essential for survival __________ smallest unit of life __________ breathing, eating, digestion, excretion __________ adapt and change with environment __________ to light, sound, temp, etc. “GROMER” GROWTH REPRODUCTION ORGANIZATION OF CELLS METABOLIZE EVOLVE RESPOND

3. Growth refers to an increase in some quantity over time. The quantity can be physical (e.g., growth in height) or abstract (e.g., a system becoming more complex, an organism becoming more mature).

5. Members of a species must have the ability to produce new individuals, (reproduce). Through reproduction, organisms pass on their ___________________, (DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Combining of _______ and __________; Combination of ______ from ___ parents ___________ from one parent divides into two cells. New cells have _____________ ______ as original parent genetic material sperm egg DNA2 One cell identical DNA

6. CELL ORGAN SYSTEM ORGANISM TISSUE

7. All living things are made up of one or more cells

9. All organisms need a source of __________________ for their life processes. The form of energy that all organisms use is ___________________________ _______________ ____________ ENERGY CHEMICAL ENERGY SUNLIGHT FOOD

11. Evolution is the ________________________________; (Change in the _____________ of a population of species.) Besides having stiff spines that stick out from their bodies and help protect them, these animals also have loose skin under those spines and powerful back muscles. Why? How are the mouths of pythons adapted to finding prey and swallowing large prey? CHANGE IN LIVING THINGS OVER TIME GENETIC MAKEUP

13. __________________ LIGHT All organisms must _______________ to their __________________ to __________________. REACT ENVIRONMENTSURVIVE TEMPERATURE TOUCH