Identify Key Characteristics of Living Organisms

What characteristic is shown: An unknown organism is found to have the gene for producing oxygen in its DNA.

• Genetic Code

• Homeostasis

• Reproduce

• Acquire and Use Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What characteristic is shown: An unknown organism is found to have a small DNA circle referred to as a plasmid.

• Genetic Code

• Homeostasis

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Grow and Develop

What characteristic is shown: A giraffe gives birth to a healthy

• Reproduce

• Genetic Code

• Change Over Time

• Acquire and Use Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

What characteristic is shown: A bacteria cell divides itself in two.

• Reproduce

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Homeostasis

• Grow and Develop

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which characteristic is shown: An American alligator kills and eats a fish.

• Change Over Time

• Acquire and Use Energy

• Grow and Develop

• Made of Cells

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which characteristic is shown: A corn field absorbs sunlight to produce food.

• Made of Cells

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Acquire and Use Energy

• Genetic Code

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which characteristic is shown: A chocolate lab puppy becomes a fully grown dog.

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Grow and Develop

• Homeostasis

• Change Over Time

Which characteristic is shown: A tadpole grows legs and becomes a fully grown frog.

• Homeostasis

• Grow and Develop

• Acquire and Use Energy

• Change Over Time

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which characteristic is shown: A deer runs from a dog after hearing barking.

• Made of Cells

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Acquire and Use Energy

• Homeostasis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which characteristic is shown: A plant switches position and follows the sunlight throughout the day.

• Grow and Develop

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Acquire and Use Energy

• Reproduce