Characteristics of Life

During ___________ conditions inside our body are kept stable (the same)

• homeopathic
• Homo sapian
• homeostasis
• homologous

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All living things are composed of cells. 

• True
• False

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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

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

• biotic
• abiotic

A plant growing towards sunlight would be an example of which characteristic of life? Select the best answer.

• Response to a stimuli
• Capable of reproduction
• Made up of cells
• Growth and development

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

• abiotic
• biotic

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______________ is defined as the process of maintaining a stable internal environment.

• Homeostasis
• Diffusion
• Evolution
• Development

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you get older?

• You grow and develop.
• You maintain homeostasis.
• Your cells contain genetic information.
• You display organization.

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Define BIOLOGY.

• The study of life and living organisms.
• The study of animals.
• They study of matter.
• The study of earth and its atmosphere.