outter part of the cell, separates the contents from the cell and the outside environment, and controls the transport of materials inside and out of the cell
what does the respiratory system do
breathing, exchanges carbon dioxide and oxygen
What is a carnivore
an organism that eats mostly meat
organic molecules
contain skeletal structures of carbon with hydrogen and oxygen
what is cellular communication
recognizes and responds to chemical signals by using receptor molecules
What is active transport
molecules move from low to high concentration (NEED ENERGY ATP)
What is homeostasis?
The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal balanced environment.
What does the endocrine system do
controls all the functionings of the body systems through the release of hormones
what does the circulatory system do
carries gases and nutrients throughout the body
what is a decomposer
An organism, often a bacterium, fungus, or invertebrate that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, making organic nutrients available to the eco
ecosystem
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
What is chloroplast
only in plant cells, where photosynthesis occurs
What is a herbivore
organism that mostly feeds on plants
What is the nucleus and its function
the control center of the brain, contains DNA
what are organelles
the smallest parts that make up a cell
metabolism
the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within the cells of an organism
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