Characteristics of Life

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What is the most basic unit of life? Options: cell, tissue, organ, organ system

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cell

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An organism made of one cell is called

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unicellular

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Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

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homeostasis

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Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. Which characteristic of life does this represent? Options:

All living things use energy

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All living things contain cells

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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All living things grow

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All living things use energy

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

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homeostasis

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The maturation of an organism is... (Options: Growth, Development, Adaptation, Evolution)

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Development

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An organism made up of more than one cell would be called:

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multicellular

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Any living thing...

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contains DNA.

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After eating, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin to help the cells take in the sugar from the food to keep the blood stream at the appropriate sugar level. This is an example of ...

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all living things maintaining homeostasis.