Noun

organisms

  1. Plural form of organism.
Category: English plurals

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Sat Aug 22 21:59:30 2009

In biology, an organism is any living system (such as animal, plant, fungus, or micro-organism). In at least some form, all organisms are capable of response to stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, and maintenance of homeostasis as a stable whole. An organism may either be unicellular (single-celled) or be composed of, as in humans, many billions of cells grouped into specialized tissues and organs. The term multicellular (many-celled) describes any organism made up of more than one cell.

The terms "organism" (Greek ὀργανισμός - organismos, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον - organon "organ, instrument, tool") first appeared in the English language in 1701 and took on its current definition by 1834 (Oxford English Dictionary).

Scientific classification in biology considers organisms synonymous with life on Earth. Based on cell type, organisms may be divided into the prokaryotic and eukaryotic groups. The prokaryotes represent two separate domains, the Bacteria and Archaea. Eukaryotic organisms, with a membrane-bounded cell nucleus, also contain organelles, namely mitochondria and (in plants) plastids, generally considered to be derived from endosymbiotic bacteria. Fungi, animals and plants are examples of species that are eukaryotes.

More recently a clade, Neomura, has been proposed, which groups together the Archaea and Eukarya. Neomura is thought to have evolved from Bacteria, more specifically from Actinobacteria.

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Fri Aug 7 08:14:11 2009

What are the main photosynthetic organisms in open water?
Q. 2.What are the main photosynthetic organisms in open water systems? Describe three differences in their reproduction and activity when compared with terrestrial plants. This is the full question i have to answer for homework. Thanks for your help.
Asked by Matt G - Tue Feb 17 16:14:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Diatoms and algae are major contributors of the photosynthetic phytoplankton.
Answered by gardengallivant - Tue Feb 17 16:39:53 2009

What layer in lakes do most organisms live in?
Q. I need to know what layer or zone do most organisms live in? I need it for a school project.
Asked by hafirox999 - Mon Apr 13 17:35:25 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Usually referred to as the phototrophic zone. That's the area where sun light penetrates. Usually there are no plants below that area. The area below maybe referred to as benthic.
Answered by Jim - Mon Apr 13 17:47:53 2009

What would happen to the stability of an organisms internal temperature if cells contained mostly oil?
Q. Cells contain mostly water. What would happen to the stability of an organisms internal temperature with respect to environmental temperature changes if cells contained mostly oil, which does not have extensive hydrogen bonding?
Asked by september23grace - Tue Oct 7 22:31:08 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The fatty acid chains will have less hydrogen's and more double bonds. Double bonds create a more liquid plasma membrane, better for organisms in colder temperatures. So if there was more hydrogen's (more hydrogen bonding) the membrane would be more tightly packed together. This topic you are asking about is called homoviscous adaptation. Look it up if you still don't understand.
Answered by mrkittypong - Tue Oct 7 22:52:15 2008

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Organisms. that break down the dead remains... 5. Autotrophs can do what? Make thier own food. 2. Heterotrophs aren't able to do what? They aren't able to make thier own food, 6. Producers are what? . Organisms. that produce thier own food ...

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