1.4 characteristics that describe living things

Question 1

what are the properties common to all organisms?

Answer 1

organization, metabolism, growth and development, responsiveness, regulation, and reproduction

Question 2

organization

Answer 2

all organisms exhibit a complex structure and order

Question 3

metabolism

Answer 3

the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body

Question 4

what are the 2 categories of metabolism?

Answer 4

anabolism and catabolism

Question 5

anabolism

Answer 5

small molecules joined to form larger ones

Question 6

catabolism

Answer 6

large molecules broken down into smaller ones

Question 7

growth and development

Answer 7

organisms assimilate materials from environment; grow and develop

Question 8

responsiveness

Answer 8

ability to sense and react to stimuli

Question 9

regulation

Answer 9

ability to adjust to internal bodily function to accommodate environment changes

homeostasis- ability to maintain body structure and function

Question 10

reproduction

Answer 10

produce new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair

with sex cells (gametes), can develop into new organisms