Characteristics of Living Things Assessment

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Why is an icicle considered nonliving despite its ability to grow in size?

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No metabolic activity present.

Front

Which characteristic of life does the presence of DNA in all cells best describe?

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living things are based on a universal genetic code

Front

The basic unit of life is called a (n)

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cell

Front

A plant growing towards a light source is an example of what?

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responding to a stimuli

Front

Term used to describe all the chemical reactions in a living thing.

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metabolism

Front

Infants will often smile when they hear a parent’s voice. In this situation, the parent’s voice is considered

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stimulus

Front

Which characteristic of living things explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you age?

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living things grow and develop

Front

Does something have to move to be considered living?

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False

Front

Does something have to breathe to be considered living?

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False

Front

All organisms have to obtain and use ____________ to stay alive.

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energy