Classifying and Exploring Life Exam Review

Front

What characteristic does NOT apply to all living things?

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The ability to reproduce by dividing.

Front

List three characteristics of a living thing.

Back

Made of cells, grows and develops, uses energy.

Front

Which microscope is used to view the internal structure of mitochondria?

Back

Transmission Electron microscope.

Front

What is a series of questions used to identify organisms called?

Back

Dichotomous key.

Front

What gives each organism a two-word scientific name?

Back

Binomial nomenclature.

Front

Define 'homeostasis'.

Back

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell.

Front

What process do living things use to convert food into energy?

Back

Cellular respiration.

Front

What is the term for organisms that can make their own food?

Back

Autotrophs.

Front

What is the term for organisms that cannot make their own food?

Back

Heterotrophs.