Characteristics of Living Things

Cells from 2 parents unite to form a new individual.

• asexual reproduction
• sexual reproduction
• biosphere
• stimulus

Which one of the following is a characteristic of life?

• Growth
• Breathing
• Expelling toxins
• Photosynthesis

The basic unit of life is called a (n)

• atom
• compound
• cell
• energy

In order to be considered living an organism must have

• blood
• cells
• brains
• hair

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

• reproducing
• doing cellular respiration
• having cells
• responding 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 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

What is an organism that consists of more than one cell?

• unicellular
• multicellular
• nucleus
• Organelle

This picture is a good example of

• Growth
• Development
• Organelle
• Cell

This picture is a good example of

• Growth
• Development
• Organelle
• Cell