6: Characteristics of Life

What is the main difference between the growth of a toy in water and biological growth?

• Toys grow based on genetic instructions.

• Toys grow due to water absorption, not biological processes.

• Biological growth does not involve cells.

• Biological growth is temporary.

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According to cell theory, what are living organisms made of?

• Systems

• Cells

• Organs

• Tissues

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What is homeostasis?

• The process of growing larger in size.

• The ability to maintain a stable internal environment.

• The process of capturing light energy.

• The ability to reproduce.

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Which process is part of metabolism in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

• Digestion

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How do unicellular bacteria reproduce?

• By binary fission

• By forming zygotes

• By splitting into two

• By budding

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What codes for the development and growth of living organisms?

• Water absorption

• Genetic material

• Environmental factors

• External stimuli

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How do plants respond to light?

• By bending towards the light

• By changing color

• By producing flowers

• By growing roots

What is an example of an external stimulus for a pony?

• Sensing danger

• Feeling hungry

• Maintaining temperature

• Digesting food

What is a characteristic of life according to Dr. Gerald Joyce?

• Capability to remain unchanged

• Capability of Darwinian evolution

• Ability to grow indefinitely

• Ability to absorb water

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Why are viruses typically not classified as living?

• They cannot reproduce

• They lack genetic material

• They do not evolve

• They lack many characteristics of life