Characteristics of Life

Living organisms are made up of building blocks called

• DNA

• Homeostasis

• Cells

• Seeds

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If an organism is made entirely of one cell it is called

• Multicellualr

• Unicellular

• Semicellular

• Monocellular

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All living things contain genetic material in the form of

• RNA

• Protein

• DNA

• Lipid

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All organisms are able to grow and develop. An example of this is

• A dog sitting in the sun

• A caterpillar becoming a butterfly

• A unicellular organism

• An increase in heart rate following exercise

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All of the chemical reactions that allow organisms to build up and break down molecules is called

• Metabolism

• Combustion

• Digestion

• Absorption

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A stimulus is a change in an organism's environment

• True

• False

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Which of the following are examples of autotrophs?

• Cactus

• Chicken

• Grass

• Mold (a fungus)

Which of the following are examples of heterotrophs?

• Seaweed

• Giraffe

• Wolf

• Mushroom

Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

• Homeostasis

• Balance

• Equilibrium

• Fair

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. This is an example of which characteristic.

• All living things require energy

• All living things are made of cells

• All living thing maintain homeostasis

• All living things grow and develop