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Wordabulary

organism

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Any living thing, from a tiny bacterium to a large animal or plant.

"Scientists studied how the organism responds to changes in temperature."

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Which word fits the gap? "Scientists studied how the _____ responds to changes in temperature."

Answer: organism

In your own words, what does "organism" mean?

Any living thing, from a tiny bacterium to a large animal or plant.

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