Characteristics Of Life & Forces Of Evolution

A plant growing towards the light is an example of 

• reproduction.
• responding to a stimuli.
• metabolism.
• homeostasis.

Which of the following is an example of how living organisms display evolution?

• cells

• adapting

• breathing

• reproduction

Which of the following is an example of how living organisms regulate and maintain homeostasis?

• cells

• adapting

• breathing

• reproduction

In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.

• all
• some
• one
• more than half

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

• Ability to move
• Ability to grow and develop
• Made up of one or more cells
• Responds to stimuli

The _____________ is the basic unit of life.

• cell
• atom
• molecule
• compound

Organisms, such as bacteria, are ______________ which means they consist of only a single cell.

• unicellular
• multicellular
• autotrophic
• heterotrophic

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

True or False: A strong species is one that is genetically varied.

• True
• False

Mrs. Koester jumps around the corner and yells "Boo!" Mrs. Lloyd passes out from terror. In this scenario, what is the RESPONSE?

• Mrs. Koester yelling Boo!
• Mrs. Lloyd passing out