Cells Organelles n Characteristics of Life

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

• biotic

• abiotic

• organism

• genetic

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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Which of the following correctly describes ASEXUAL reproduction?

• One parent, genetically identical offspring
• One parent, genetically different offspring
• Two parents, genetically identical offspring
• Two parents, genetically different offspring

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A plant leaning/bending 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

Energy is required for all life processes. How do HETEROTROPHIC organisms obtain energy?

• They consume other organisms for energy.
• They make their own food through the process of photosynthesis.
• They break down dead and decaying materials. 
• They absorb energy from the sun.

The image seen here is of a person shivering due to cold temperatures. This is an example of an organism maintaining _____!

• Homeostasis

• Adaptations

• Evolution

• Development

A(n) _____________ is any characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment. One such example would be a chameleon's camouflage.

• adaptation
• biotic fatcor
• observation
• abiotic factor

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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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Pick the true statement about cellular organization:

• cells working together make tissues
• cells working together make organs
• tissues working together make organ systems
• organs working together make cells

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

• must obtain energy

• must be multicellular

• must grow and develop

• must be made up of DNA