Characteristics of Life Flashcard Review

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What characteristic is shown: An unknown organism is found to have the gene for producing oxygen in its DNA.

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Genetic Code

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What characteristic is shown: A bacteria cell divides itself in two.

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Reproduce

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Stimulus is

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a change that affects the activity of an organism.

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What is the biological reason for shivering when stepping out into the cold? Options: All living things use energy, All living things contain cells, All living things maintain homeostasis, All living things grow.

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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What characteristic of living things is demonstrated by green plants producing their own food through photosynthesis?

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All living things use energy

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What characteristic of living things is demonstrated by Tim's height increasing from 5'4" to 5'11" over three years?

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All living things grow

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What is a common characteristic of all living things?

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All living things have cells

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The sum of all the chemical reactions in your body?

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metabolism

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.

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Characteristic shown when a plant switches position and follows the sunlight throughout the day.

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Respond to a Stimulus