Page 2: Genetic Code, Growth, and Response Mechanisms
This section delves deeper into the Universal genetic code in living organisms and various life processes including growth, development, and response mechanisms.
Definition: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) determines individual characteristics and is composed of nucleotides.
Highlight: Response to stimuli in living organisms examples include reactions to touch, temperature, and internal signals like pain.
Vocabulary:
- Autotroph: Organisms that produce their own energy
- Heterotroph: Organisms that obtain energy through food consumption
- Metabolism: Combined chemical reactions in life processes
Example: When the body is low on water, internal stimuli trigger thirst as a homeostatic response.
