2. Cell Structure & Function Multicellular All whitetail deer have a variety of cell that work together to perform different functions. Their bodies contain membrane bound organelles, but do not have cell walls.
3. Reproduction Whitetail deer make more of their own kind by giving live births. This is a form of sexual reproduction.
4. Metabolism These animals consume their food from other organisms. For example, the deer consumes the corn and through a series of chemical reactions, they produce energy.
5. Homeostasis Whitetail deer maintain homeostasis by positive and negative feedback. An example of positive feedback is when the deer’s blood platelets accumulate. Negative feedback tries to bring the body back to normal. An example of this is when the deer is deprived of food, then the metabolic point will be set lower than usual.
6. Heredity Heredity is passing traits down. An example of heredity in whitetail deer would be the characteristics of their antlers.
7. Evolution Over time, whitetail deer have learned to adapt to the different environments that they live in. For example, depending on the region, one deer could be smaller and faster than one from a different region.
8. Interdependence Interdependence is when all members rely on one another. A whitetail deer can survive on its own without being responsible for any other animal. The deer would be an example of a dependent relationship.
