Retake Characteristics of Life Flashcard

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What is a characteristic of life that indicates an organism needs energy to survive?

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Requires energy

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What characteristic of life describes how organisms react to changes in their environment?

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Responds to stimuli

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What characteristic of life refers to the process of organisms becoming larger or more complex over time?

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Grow and change

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What is the fundamental unit of life that all living things are made of?

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Cells

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What characteristic of life distinguishes living things from non-living things based on their cellular structure?

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All living things are made of cells

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What characteristic of life indicates that living organisms can adjust to their surroundings?

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Ability to adapt

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What is the term for the process by which living organisms take in energy and use it for growth and maintenance?

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Metabolism

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What characteristic of life is demonstrated when an organism reproduces and passes on its traits?

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Reproduction

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What characteristic of life refers to the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions?

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Homeostasis

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What is the term for the change in the genetic makeup of a population over time?

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Evolution