Characteristics Of Living Things Video V.3

What are the fundamental traits that define a living organism?

• Ability to build robots and create new machines.

• Growth, response to surroundings, and reproduction.

• Having a complex internal structure and being able to fly.

• Being made of metal and powered by electricity.

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What is the primary difference in organization between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

• Unicellular organisms have many cells, while multicellular organisms have one cell.

• Unicellular organisms perform all functions within one cell, while multicellular organisms have specialized cells for different functions.

• Multicellular organisms are simpler than unicellular organisms.

• Unicellular organisms can only digest food, while multicellular organisms can only move.

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Which of the following best describes the difference between growth and development in living organisms?

• Growth is about getting bigger, while development is about getting smaller.

• Growth refers to increasing in size and mass, while development involves changes in structure and function.

• Development happens only in plants, while growth happens only in animals.

• Growth and development are the same process and mean the same thing.

What is a key characteristic of asexual reproduction compared to sexual reproduction?

• Asexual reproduction involves two parents, leading to diverse offspring.

• Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the single parent.

• Sexual reproduction is usually quicker and doesn't require a mate.

• Sexual reproduction only occurs in animals, while asexual reproduction only occurs in plants.

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What are external stimuli?

• Signals from within an organism's body

• Changes or signals from the outside environment

• Processes that help organisms grow and develop

• Mechanisms for maintaining internal balance

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What is homeostasis?

• The process by which plants convert sunlight into food

• The ability of an organism to grow and develop over time

• The ability to keep the internal environment stable and balanced despite external changes

• The way organisms reproduce to create new offspring

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Sunlight and glucose

• Glucose and oxygen

• Leaves and roots

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How is energy typically transferred through a food chain, starting from the primary source?

• Sun -> Carnivores -> Herbivores -> Plants

• Plants -> Herbivores -> Carnivores -> Sun

• Sun -> Plants -> Herbivores -> Carnivores

• Herbivores -> Plants -> Carnivores -> Sun

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MISA-Style Question (Analysis)

Scientists know that all living things share certain traits. One of these traits is that living things respond to their environment.

Imagine a class did an investigation with two plants.

• Plant A was kept near a sunny window.

• Plant B was kept in a dark closet.

After two weeks, Plant A grew tall and green, but Plant B became yellow and weak.

Question:

What does this investigation show about the characteristics of living things? Use evidence from the plants to explain your answer.

Sentence Starters for ELLs

• English:

  • “This investigation shows that living things __________.”

  • “The evidence is __________ because __________.”

• Spanish:

  • “Esta investigación muestra que los seres vivos __________.”

  • “La evidencia es __________ porque __________.”

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