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Characteristics of life

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Something that once showed all the characteristics of life but no longer does and never will again:

a)

dormant

b)

nonliving

c)

dead

d)

living

2.

Something that has never shown the characteristics of life and never will:

a)

dormant

b)

nonliving

c)

living

d)

dead

3.

Something that is currently showing all the characteristics of life:

a)

living

b)

nonlivng

c)

dead

d)

dormant

4.
Fire is living because it has 6 of the 8 characteristics of life. 
a)
True 
b)
False
5.
A seed is living because it has the ability to show the characteristics of life if given the proper conditions. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
6.

In order for something to be a living organisms is must show all the of the characteristics of life.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The following are all characteristics of life EXCEPT:

a)

move

b)

eliminate waste

c)

gas exchange

d)

reproduce

8.

A cactus shows all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

a)

need water

b)

growth

c)

movement

d)

respond to environment

9.
What is the most basic unit of life?
a)
cell
b)
tissue
c)
organ
d)
organ system
10.

Reproduction that only involves one parent and all offspring are identical; for example, binary fission of bacteria or amoebas.

a)

Asexual

b)

Sexual

c)

Division

d)

Addition

11.
When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...
a)
energy metabolism
b)
growth and development
c)
response to stimuli
d)
having cells
12.

Reproduction that involves cells from two parents uniting to produce the first cell of a new organism.

a)

Asexual

b)

Sexual

c)

Budding

d)

Division

13.

Living things are based on a universal genetic code. What molecule is responsible for that code?

a)

RNA

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

DNA

14.

Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

a)

homeostasis

b)

equilibrium

c)

balance

d)

evenness

15.

Identify the characteristic: Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things maintain homeostasis

d)

All living things grow

16.

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

a)

All living things adapt/respond to their environment

b)

All living things grow

c)

All living things have cells

d)

All living things use energy

17.
The dismissal bell rings and you pack up your belongings. In this scenario, what is the stimulus?
a)
The bell ringing
b)
You packing up your belongings
c)
More information is needed
18.
Fire is living because it has 6 of the 8 characteristics of life. 
a)
True 
b)
False
19.
Multicellular means
a)
made of many cells
b)
made of one kind of cell
c)
made of only one cell
20.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?
a)
Ability to move
b)
Ability to grow and develop
c)
Made up of one or more cells
d)
Responds to stimuli
21.
In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.
a)
all
b)
some
c)
one
d)
more than half
22.

Organisms, such as bacteria, are ______________ which means they consist of only a single cell.

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

autotrophic

d)

heterotrophic

23.
Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you get older?
a)
You grow and develop.
b)
You maintain homeostasis.
c)
Your cells contain genetic information.
d)
You display organization.
24.
The ability of a living thing to get bigger is known as _______________.
a)
Development
b)
Growth
c)
Adaptation
d)
Response
25.
The ability of an organism to create offspring is ___________________________________.  
a)
reproduction
b)
evolution
c)
development
d)
growth
26.
To maintain stable internal conditions is  __________________________________.
a)
growth
b)
adaptation
c)
homeostasis
d)
development
27.
______________________ is the scientific term for a living thing.
a)
organism
b)
cell
c)
photosynthesis
d)
DNA
28.
Type of reproduction that produces two genetically identical offspring from one parent is _________________.
a)
Sexual
b)
Asexual
c)
reproduction
d)
homeostasis
29.
A reaction to a stimulus is a ______________.
a)
hiccup
b)
response
c)
metabolism
d)
homeostasis
30.
Every organism must pass on its ________________, stored in DNA.
a)
metabolism
b)
response
c)
growth
d)
genetic code
31.
_________________is a signal to which a living thing responds.
a)
Stimulus
b)
Reaction
c)
Development
d)
Homeostasis
32.
A plant growing towards the light is an example of 
a)
reproduction.
b)
responding to a stimuli.
c)
metabolism.
d)
homeostasis.
33.
A maggot changing into a fly is an example of 
a)
reproduction.
b)
growth and development.
c)
homeostasis.
d)
evolution.
34.
The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:
a)
compensating
b)
homeostasis
c)
balancing
d)
routine
35.
The "cause" for something to happen is the
a)
response
b)
effect
c)
stimulus
d)
homeostasis
36.
Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things contain cells
c)
All living things maintain homeostasis
d)
All living things grow
37.
An amoeba is a unicellular organism. Which characteristic of life is this?
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things contain cells
c)
All living things respond to their environment
d)
All living things grow
38.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
39.
What is the main source of energy on Earth?
a)
stars
b)
moon
c)
water
d)
sun
40.
The image seen here is of a person shivering due to cold temperature. This is an example of an organism maintaining ________________ in action!
a)
Homeostasis
b)
Adaptations
c)
Evolution
d)
Development
41.
The process whereby an organism produces more of its own kind
a)
development
b)
adaptation
c)
homeostasis
d)
reproduction
42.
How can you tell this plant is a living thing?
a)
It doesn't move.
b)
It is made up of different parts.
c)
It responds to a change in its environment.
d)
It needs shelter.
43.

The following list represents characteristics of a living thing :

a)

made of cells, has lungs, can reproduce

b)

grows and develops, responds to surroundings, can move

c)

has similar chemicals, makes noises, made of cells

d)

made of cells, grows and develops, uses energy

44.

Which of these do living things NOT need for a species to survive?

a)

DNA/RNA

b)

ability to respond to change

c)

ability to make a permanent home

d)

ability to reproduce

e)

ability to use energy

45.
Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why humans sweat when they get hot?
a)
maintaining a stable internal enviornment
b)
growth and development
c)
using energy
d)
ability to reproduce
46.

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why birds fly south for the winter?

a)

Living things respond to their environment.

b)

Living things maintain internal balance.

c)

Living things are made up of units called cells.

d)

Living things are based on a universal genetic code.

47.
Before a soccer game Charlie always eats a big dinner. Which characteristic of life does this face best describe? 
a)
living things use energy
b)
living things reproduce
c)
living things grow and develop
d)
living things are based on a universal genetic code
48.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of life?

a)

Growth

b)

Breathing

c)

Expelling toxins

d)

Photosynthesis

49.
The maturation of an organism is......
a)
Growth
b)
Development
c)
Adaptation
d)
Evolution
50.

An organism made up of more than one cell would be called:

a)

multicellular

b)

unicellular

c)

heterotroph

d)

autotroph

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