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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The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

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metabolism

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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, All living things contain cells, All living things maintain homeostasis, All living things grow.

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All living things use energy

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A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things reproduce

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A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things adapt to their environment

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A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm

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responding to its environment

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Which characteristic of life is represented 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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An adult hydra is producing its offspring through budding. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things reproduce