Characteristics of Living Things Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• Made of cells
• Contain similar chemicals and use energy
• Do not respond to their surroundings
• Grow

Back

Do not respond to their surroundings

Front

Living things are made up of which basic unit?

Back

Cells

Front

Evidence that best supports a new organism is a living thing.

Back

It can reproduce and respond to its environment.

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in organisms?

Back

Cell

Front

Example of a unicellular organism:

Back

Bacteria

Front

What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Back

Multicellular organisms are composed of many cells, while unicellular organisms have only one cell

Front

Why are cells in multicellular organisms specialized?

Back

To do certain tasks such as muscle movement or nerve signaling

Front

Which chemical is the most abundant in cells?

Back

Water

Front

Which of the following groups contains only multicellular organisms? Amoeba, Bacteria, Paramecium; Plants, Animals; Bacteria, Plants; Paramecium, Animals

Back

Plants, Animals

Front

Which chemical gives cells energy? Options: Carbohydrates, Nucleic acids, Water, Oxygen

Back

Carbohydrates