Characteristics of living things

The study of life and living organisms

• chemistry

• biology

• physics

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Living things are made of cells

• true

• false

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Living things are based on a puzzle code

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Living things are based on a genetic code

All information needed for the organism to live, grow, and reproduce is written on a DNA molecule.

• true

• false

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We share 85% of our DNA with a grain of rice and 50% with chimps

• true

• false

Answer explanation

We share 25% of our DNA with a grain of rice and 90% with chimps

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Living things obtain and use energy

• true

• false

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chemical reaction where living things breakdown or build up materials.

• biology

• chemistry

• metabolism

• respiration

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Living things grow and develop

• true

• false

Answer explanation

All multicellular organisms start as one single cell! During development it divides again and again.

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Living things are able to reproduce

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Some reproduce sexually (2 parents).  Some asexually (1 parent).

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Living things respond to the environment

• true

• false

Answer explanation

They react to stimuli (a signal that causes a response).

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