Question

due date: 9/8/15
name: kaitlyn kaplan
class:
characteristics of life vocab chart (unit 2)
directions - for each of the vocabulary words listed below, provide a definition (meaning) and a clue (word, phrase or drawing) to represent the vocabulary word. you may summarize your definition (put it into your own words). you are strongly encouraged to use your life science resource guide (available for download on canvas) for the contextually - correct definitions for each term. your completed assignment should be put on isn pg. ________ for grading on the assigned due date.

vocab word	definition	clue
function	the job, role or activity of an organ or part
cell	the smallest unit that can perform all life processes; the basic unit of life
tissue	a group of cells working together for a specific purpose
organ	a group of tissues working together for a common function
organ system	a group of organs working together for a common function
organism	a living thing, anything that can carry out life processes independently
cell membrane	a phospholipid layer that covers the cell surface and controls movement of materials between the cell and its external environment
cytoplasm	the fluid material inside a cell that protects and cushions internal structures
organelle	a small body found inside the cell that performs a specific function for the cell
dna	material that contains the genetic information that determines inherited traits
prokaryote	a single - celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles
eukaryote	an organism made up of cells that have a nucleus containing dna and membrane - bound organelles
nucleus	a membrane - bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that houses and protects dna

Explanation:

The chart provides definitions for key biological terms related to the characteristics of life. These terms are fundamental in understanding the structure and function of living organisms at various levels, from cells to organ - isms. For example, a cell is the basic unit of life, tissues are groups of cells with a specific purpose, and organs are groups of tissues working together for a common function.

Answer:

VOCAB WORD	DEFINITION	CLUE
Function	The job, role or activity of an organ or part	-
Cell	The smallest unit that can perform all life processes; the basic unit of life	-
Tissue	A group of cells working together for a specific purpose	-
Organ	A group of tissues working together for a common function	-
Organ System	A group of organs working together for a common function	-
Organism	A living thing; anything that can carry out life processes independently	-
Cell Membrane	A phospholipid layer that covers the cell surface and controls movement of materials between the cell and its external environment	-
Cytoplasm	The fluid material inside a cell that protects and cushions internal structures	-
Organelle	A small body found inside the cell that performs a specific function for the cell	-
DNA	Material that contains the genetic information that determines inherited traits	-
Prokaryote	A single - celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles	-
Eukaryote	An organism made up of cells that have a nucleus containing DNA and membrane - bound organelles	-
Nucleus	A membrane - bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that houses and protects DNA	-