Characteristics of Living Things

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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Living things grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, are made of cells, and can evolve over time.

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True or False: All living things breathe oxygen.

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False. Not all living things breathe oxygen; some organisms, like anaerobic bacteria, do not.

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What is growth in living organisms?

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Growth refers to an increase in size or mass of an organism.

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What is development in living organisms?

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Development is the process by which organisms change and mature over time.

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True or False: Living things can change or evolve over time.

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True. Evolution is a characteristic of living things.

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What does it mean for an organism to respond to stimuli?

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It means that the organism can react to changes in its environment.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is reproduction in living organisms?

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Reproduction is the process by which living things produce new individuals of the same kind.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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Give an example of a multicellular organism.

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Examples include cats, dogs, humans, and trees.