Characteristics and Classification of Life

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A unicellular organism is made of ___ cell(s).

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1

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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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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

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Ability to move

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Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you get older?

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You grow and develop.

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Which organism in the table is least closely related to the chimpanzee?

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monarch butterfly

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What is the definition of a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of a single cell.

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What is the definition of a multicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of multiple cells.

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. Made up of cells 2. Grow and develop 3. Respond to stimuli 4. Maintain homeostasis

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What does it mean to maintain homeostasis?

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To keep a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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What is the role of genetic information in living organisms?

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It contains the instructions for growth, development, and functioning.

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