Characteristics of Life & Observation/Inference

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The solution in the beaker is colorless. This is considered a(n) . . .

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qualitative observation

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The mass of the object is 76.5 g. This is considered a(n) . . .

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quantitative observation

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What is an observation about the frog discovered in the rain forest of Brazil? Options: The frog might be poisonous because it is very brightly colored., It has a mass of 22.4 grams., The frog is probably a tree climber because it has large, round toe pads., I think the frog is a species of poison dart frog because of its size and color.

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It has a mass of 22.4 grams.

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Inference about mealworms based on experiment results with light, cardboard tube, and water dish.

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The mealworms probably prefer the darkness of a cardboard tube.

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When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...
Options: energy metabolism, growth and development, response to stimuli, having cells

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growth and development

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Your body shivers when you are cold. This is because of the concept of...

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homeostasis

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What molecule is responsible for the universal genetic code in living things?

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DNA

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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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What is the function of a camel's eyelashes?

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All living things adapt to their environment

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.