Characteristics Of Life

Question 1

Unicellular = 1 cell multicellular = more than 1 cell *cell is the basic unit of life

Answer 1

Made of one or more cells

Question 2

Living organisms are arranged in an orderly way (textbook pg. 5)

Answer 2

Displays Organization

Question 3

Growth - addition of new mass (e.g. cells added on) Development - process of natural changes (e.g. metamorphosis)

Answer 3

Grow and Develop

Question 4

Asexual - 1 “parent” (genetically identical) Sexual reproduction - 2 “parents” (genetically unique) ”species” —> can breed and produce viable offspring (offspring that can also reproduce)

Answer 4

Reproduces

Question 5

Stimulus = anything that causes a reaction Response = reaction to a stimulus (e.g. bright light turns on, pupils constrict)

Answer 5

Responds to Stimuli

Question 6

Autotroph - produces its own food (plants) Heterotroph - requires an input of food (animals)

Answer 6

Requires Energy

Question 7

Definition - regulation of an organisms internal environment Endotherm - regulate body temp Ectotherm - relies on environment for body temp (Fossy)

Answer 7

Maintain Homeostasis

Question 8

Any inherited characteristic that results from changes to a species over time

Answer 8

Adaptations evolve over time