Introduction to Biology--Unit 1a

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?

• All organisms grow, develop, and reproduce.

• All organisms respond to their environment.

• All organisms are composed of cells.

• All organisms are able to breathe.

____________________ is the ability of the organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes.

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How is a response different then a stimulus?

• A stimulus is a condition that causes a reaction (the response)

• A stimulus is a reaction to the response.

• A stimulus and response are the same thing.

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A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm

• reproducing
• doing cellular respiration
• having cells
• adjusting to its environment

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explain a cat having a litter of kittens?

• living things respond to their environment
• living things maintain homeostasis
• living things reproduce
• living things are based on a genetic code

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why humans sweat when they get hot?

• maintaining a stable internal enviornment
• growth and development
• using energy
• ability to reproduce

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

• living things respond to their environment
• living things maintain internal balance
• living things are made of cells
• living things grow and develop

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Living things respond to internal stimuli (homeostasis) and external stimuli (react to something).

• True
• False

Living things require energy to survive.

• True
• False

Living things do all the following EXCEPT:

• Respond to stimulus
• Grow and develop
• Maintain homeostasis
• They do not change

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