Characteristics of Living Things

Cells from 2 parents unite to form a new individual.

• asexual reproduction
• sexual reproduction
• biosphere
• stimulus

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The basic unit of life is called a (n)

• atom
• compound
• cell
• energy

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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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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

An example of a unicellular organism is a...

• bacteria
• animal
• plant
• fungi

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

• unicellular
• multicellular
• nucleus
• Organelle

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Which one of these is NOT one of the characteristics of living things?

• All living things drink water.
• All living things are composed of one or more cells.
• All living things grow develop and have life spans.
• All living things reproduce.

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Any living thing is called an

• organ
• organization
• organism

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What do living things use energy for?

• To do things like grow, repair, replace cells, and digest.
• To find friends
• To succeed in school
• To reach their goal

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