Characteristics of living things

Front

The study of life and living organisms

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biology

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Are living things made of cells?

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true

Front

Living things are based on a puzzle code.

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false

Answer explanation

Living things are based on a genetic code

Front

All information needed for the organism to live, grow, and reproduce is written on a DNA molecule.

Back

true

Front

We share 85% of our DNA with a grain of rice and 50% with chimps.

Back

false

Answer explanation

We share 25% of our DNA with a grain of rice and 90% with chimps

Front

Do living things obtain and use energy?

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true

Front

Chemical reaction where living things breakdown or build up materials.

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metabolism

Front

Living things grow and develop

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true

Answer explanation

All multicellular organisms start as one single cell! During development it divides again and again.

Front

Are living things able to reproduce?

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true

Answer explanation

Some reproduce sexually (2 parents).  Some asexually (1 parent).

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Living things respond to the environment

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true

Answer explanation

They react to stimuli (a signal that causes a response).