Characteristics of Living Things Quiz

Sarah, Kora, and Zoey are on a science adventure! They are trying to remember the six easily observable characteristics of living things. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Movement

• Use of energy

• Cellular structure

• Inability to respond to stimuli

Brier, Allison, and Zoey are having a debate about cells! Which of the following statements is actually a misconception?

• All cells are the same size and shape.

• Cells have different functions.

• Cells can eliminate waste.

• Some organisms are made of a single cell.

Kora, Allison, and Landon are curious about what makes something alive. What is one of the objectives of their lesson on the characteristics of living things?

• To memorize the periodic table

• To recognize and describe the characteristics of living things

• To learn about chemical reactions

• To study the solar system

Jackson, Aiden, and Molly are on a science adventure! Which of the following is a correct characteristic of living things that they should look out for?

• Reproduction

• Inability to use energy

• Lack of cellular structure

• Not responding to stimuli

Zoey, Aiden, and Rylee are gathering materials for their lesson. According to the document, which item do they NOT need to bring?

• A computer and projector

• A tech center

• A microscope

• Student pages with sample answers

Jackson, Molly, and Zoey are discussing the characteristics of living things. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things according to the provided material?

• All organisms use energy (metabolism).

• All organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

• All organisms are capable of photosynthesis.

• All organisms detect and respond to external stimuli.

Molly, Jackson, and Zoey are discussing what it means for something to be "alive" according to NASA scientist Bruce Jakosky. Which of the following is definitely NOT part of the definition they come up with?

• Utilizes energy from some source to drive chemical reactions.

• Is capable of reproduction.

• Can undergo evolution.

• Must be able to fly.

Jackson, Allison, and Zoey are on a science adventure! They discover a mysterious code that passes traits from one generation to the next in all living things. What is this amazing hereditary molecule?

• Protein

• Nucleic acid

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

Rylee and Sarah are learning about living things in science class. Which characteristic helps them keep their bodies stable, no matter whether it's hot or cold outside?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Growth

• Evolution

Kamarah, Sarah, and Ben are having a debate in science class about what makes something alive. Which of the following statements about reproduction in living things is correct?

• Only individuals that can reproduce are considered alive.

• All organisms must reproduce to be considered alive, even if their species can’t.

• Even if an individual can’t reproduce, its species can, so it is still considered alive.

• Reproduction is not a characteristic of living things.