Characteristics of Life

In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.

• one

• some

• all

• more than half

When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F.

• All living things use energy

• All living things contain cells

• All living things maintain homeostasis

• All living things grow

Over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11".

• All living things contain cells

• All living things maintain homeostasis

• All living things use energy

• All living things grow

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YOU are a multi-celled organism but an amoeba is a single celled organism.

• All living things have cells

• All living things grow

• All living things use energy

• All living things respond to their environment

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Living things are made up of units called

• DNA

• Cells

• Homeostasis

• Seeds

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A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes.

• All living things adapt to their environment

• All living things grow

• All living things have cells

• All living things use energy

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The roots of a plant grow towards a source of ground water.

• All living things use energy

• All living things reproduce

• All living things respond to their environment

• All living things grow

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

• All living things use energy

• All living things contain cells

• All living things maintain homeostasis

• All living things grow

Which statement describes ALL living things?

• They are composed of one or more cells.

• They must reproduce sexually.

• They have organ systems to carry out the processes of life.

• They are capable of making their own food.

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The following list represents characteristics of a living thing :

• made of cells, has lungs, can reproduce

• made of cells, grows and develops, uses energy

• has similar chemicals, makes noises, made of cells

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