Classification of Living Things

What is the study of living things called?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Geology

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Which of the following is a characteristic shared by all living things?

• Ability to fly

• Ability to photosynthesize

• Ability to reproduce

• Ability to swim

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Cells

• Organs

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What is the process of obtaining and using energy called?

• Metabolism

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

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What does it mean for an organism to develop?

• Change shape or form

• Get smaller

• Get bigger

• Stay the same size

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How do organisms reproduce asexually?

• By dividing in half

• By consuming other organisms

• By laying eggs

• By photosynthesis

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What is the process by which organisms keep their internal conditions relatively stable called?

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

• Reproduction

• Adaptation

In order to be considered alive in the study of biology an organism must meet the following criteria EXCEPT:

Must be made of cells that contain DNA/RNA

1. Use energy & do metabolism

2. Grow & develop

3. Reproduce & pass on genetic info

4. Perform homeostasis & respond to their environment

5. Adapt & evolve

6. Care for their live young

• Must be made of cells that contain DNA/RNA
• Use energy & do metabolism
• Grow & develop
• Reproduce & pass on genetic info
• Care for their live young