Characteristics of Life

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

• Reproduction

• Growth and development

• Inanimate

• Response to stimuli

What is the basic unit of life?

• Cell

• Atom

• Molecule

• Organism

Which characteristic of life involves the increase in size or number of cells?

• Reproduction

• Metabolism

• Growth and development

• Homeostasis

What is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

• Reproduction

• Metabolism

• Growth and development

• Homeostasis

Which of the following is an example of a living organism?

• Rock

• Bacteria

• Water

• Air

Which characteristic of life involves the ability to produce offspring?

• Reproduction

• Metabolism

• Growth and development

• Homeostasis

What is the process by which organisms obtain and use energy?

• Reproduction

• Metabolism

• Growth and development

• Homeostasis

Which characteristic of life involves the ability to respond to changes in the environment?

• Reproduction

• Metabolism

• Growth and development

• Response to stimuli

I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?

• cell wall
• nucleus
• cell membrane 
• cell skin

A Vacuole can temporarily store materials it is found in _____ and ____.

• plants and animals

• reptiles and anphibians

• dogs and cats

• fruits and vegetables