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Which term is used to describe an animal's ability to survive if the cells are exposed to a hypotonic or hypertonic environment?
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osmoregulation
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Neurons with the ability to monitor the environment are called what?
Neurons with the ability to monitor the environment are called?
How would you describe adaptation?
Adaptation describes the ability of plants and animals to survive to a changing environment. Those unable to adapt will die-out and become extinct. A trait that is beneficial to survival
what is the ability to respond tp the environment?
Sensitivity or stimulant
What are the five properties found in ALL living organisims?
They have organized cellular structures, the ability to obtain energy, ability to respond to their environment, the ability to reproduce, and the ability to adapt.
How can organisms adaptations increase its ability to survive and reproduce in its environment?
i dnt no
Why does salt effect the rate of the contractile vacuole of a paramecium?
The surrounding environment is no longer isotonic with the contents of the cell. Diffusion of salt molecules from low concentration to high concentration would affect the paramecium's ability to retain intact cytoplasm and organelles. The contractile vacuoles act as a defense mechanism against an either hypertonic or hypotonic situation.
Which term describe a organisms ability to maintain a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis
What term is used to describe what causes organisms to react to their environment?
There are 7 characteristics of life one of which is irritability, meaning an organism needs to be able to react to its environment, this characteristic or instinct is what causes organisms to react to their environment. The ability to ajust to this change in their environment is adaption.
What is the ability of the body to protect itself from its environment?
The ability of the body to protects itself from its environment is called homeostasis.
Neurons with the ability to monitor the environment are called what?
Neurons with the ability to monitor the environment are called?
How would you describe adaptation?
Adaptation describes the ability of plants and animals to survive to a changing environment. Those unable to adapt will die-out and become extinct. A trait that is beneficial to survival
What is ability to perform in a high pressure environment?
The ability to perform in a high pressure environment is essential. This can be defined in a great number of ways.
Describe the six characteristics of living things?
In biology, there are six characteristics used to determine whether something is or is not a living thing. First, it must be made up of cells. Second, it must be able to reproduce. Third, it must respond to its environment. Fourth, it must adapt to its environment. Fifth, it must grow. And sixth, it must consume energy.
Animal's ability to blend with environment is called protective?
An animal's ability to blend with its environment is called protective camouflage. However, if you are not looking for camouflage as an answer, this ability is also called crypsis.
Describe how an important characteristic of life - an organism's ability to respond to stimuli in its environment - can help an animal in the wild avoid a predator?
The ability to respond to stimuli helps animals in the wild because it save their lives. If they were unable to respond, then they wouldn't hear a predator approaching.
How does a scientist describe energy?
Scientist describe energy as ability to do or perform work.
What has the ability to cause changes in the environment?
It is energy
