Characteristics of Living Things

Cells from 2 parents unite to form a new individual.

• asexual reproduction
• sexual reproduction
• biosphere
• stimulus

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Which one of the following is a characteristic of life?

• Growth
• Breathing
• Expelling toxins
• Photosynthesis

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The basic unit of life is called a (n)

• atom
• compound
• cell
• energy

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In order to be considered living an organism must have

• blood
• cells
• brains
• hair

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

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

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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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In all of our cells there is DNA. Which characteristic of life does this fact best describe?

• living things respond
• living things maintain internal balance
• living things are based on a universal genetic code
• living things grow and develop

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Before a soccer game Charlie always eats a big dinner. Which characteristic of life does this face best describe? 

• living things use energy
• living things reproduce
• living things grow and develop
• living things are based on a universal genetic code

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