Ch. 1.2 Characteristics of Life

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics shared by all living organisms? (Select all that apply!)

• Made of one or more cells

• Need for energy

• Ability to fly

• Response to environment

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for biologists to understand the unifying themes of biology?

• It helps them organize and connect knowledge from different fields.

• It allows them to memorize more scientific terms.

• It makes biology easier to teach to children.

• It focuses only on human biology.

Open Ended

How are structure and function related in living things? Provide an example from the human body.

Fill in the Blanks

Organisms must maintain

to survive in diverse environments.

Open Ended

What is the difference between the biological meaning of adaptation and the common meaning of adaptation?