Characteristics of Life

In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.

• all
• some
• one
• more than half

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

• Ability to move
• Ability to grow and develop
• Made up of one or more cells
• Responds to stimuli

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An organism is another name for a(n) _____________ factor, or living thing.

• biotic
• abiotic

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Temperature and sunlight would be examples of ____________ factors within an environment.

• abiotic
• biotic

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Bacteria, protists, and plants are examples of ________ factors within an environment.

• biotic
• abiotic

The _____________ is the basic unit of life.

• cell
• atom
• molecule
• compound

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Organisms, such as bacteria, are ______________ which means they consist of only a single cell.

• unicellular
• multicellular
• autotrophic
• heterotrophic

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Which of the following molecules is responsible for carrying and transmitting genetic information

• DNA
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates

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Put the following terms in order from smallest to largest: organs, cells, organism, organelles, tissues, organ systems

• Organelles - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems - organism
• cells - organs - tissues - organ systems - organelles - organism - organ systems - tissues
• organs - tissues- organism - organelles - cells - organ systems
• organism - organ systems - organs - tissues - cells - organelles

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All living things grow and develop. _________ is an increase in mass, while _________ results in different abilities.

• Growth ; Development
• Development ; Growth