Characteristics of Life

Fire is living because it has 6 of the 8 characteristics of life. 

• True 
• False

A seed is living because it has the ability to show the characteristics of life if given the proper conditions. 

• True 
• False 

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The following are all characteristics of life EXCEPT:

• made of cell(s)

• eat food

• respond to the environment

• reproduce

The following are all characteristics of life EXCEPT:

• move

• eliminate waste

• gas exchange

• reproduce

What is the most basic unit of life?

• cell
• tissue
• organ
• organ system

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When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...

• energy metabolism
• growth and development
• response to stimuli
• having cells

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Living things are based on a universal genetic code. What molecule is responsible for that code?

• RNA

• Lipid

• Protein

• DNA

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Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

• homeostasis

• equilibrium

• balance

• evenness

Identify the characteristic: A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes.

• All living things adapt/respond to their environment

• All living things grow

• All living things have cells

• All living things use energy

The dismissal bell rings and you pack up your belongings. In this scenario, what is the stimulus?

• The bell ringing
• You packing up your belongings
• More information is needed

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