Characteristics of Life

Which of these is not true about all organisms?

• all living things are multicellular

• all living things obtain and use energy

• all living things reproduce

Which item listed is NOT a characteristic of life?

• adjusting to stimuli

• getting and using energy

• growing and developing

• breathing

Which of these is not true about all organisms?

• all living things have many cells

• all living things need water

• all living things respond to stimuli

• all living things reproduce

Which of these statements is true about animals?

• they are consumers

• they need water and oxygen

• they need to eat other living things for food

• all of these statements are true

When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...

• energy metabolism

• growth and development

• response to stimuli

• having cells

Which kind of living things have DNA in their cells?

• producers

• consumers

• decomposers

• Trick question! All living things have DNA in their cells 

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What is the most basic unit of life?

• cell

• tissue

• organ

• organ system

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Which of these statements is true about plants?

• they are producers

• they need water and carbon dioxide

• they need sunlight

• all of these statements are true

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Most single-celled organisms...

• reproduce asexually

• reproduce sexually

• have complex tissues

• can be seen without a microscope

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Over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11". Which characteristic of life does this represent?

• All living things contain cells

• All living things maintain homeostasis

• All living things use energy

• All living things grow