Characteristics of living organisms Flashcards
What are the eight characteristics of living organisms?
Movement, respiration, sensitivity, Homeostasis, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition.
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True
What is the process by which living organisms respond to stimuli?
Sensitivity
Which characteristic involves the production of offspring?
Reproduction
True or False: Growth only refers to an increase in size.
False
What is the primary function of respiration in living organisms?
To release energy from food.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms? A) Reproduction B) Photosynthesis C) Excretion D) Nutrition
B) Photosynthesis
Define ‘excretion’ in the context of living organisms.
The process of removing waste products from the body.
Fill in the blank: The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment is known as __________.
homeostasis
True or False: All living organisms use oxygen for respiration.
False
What is the role of movement in living organisms?
To change position or place, often in response to environmental stimuli.
Which characteristic of living organisms is associated with the increase in size and complexity?
Growth
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of life? A) Adaptation B) Inheritance C) Evolution D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the significance of reproduction in living organisms?
It ensures the continuation of a species.
Fill in the blank: The process of converting food into energy is called __________.
metabolism
True or False: Sensitivity is the ability of organisms to detect changes in their environment.
True
Which characteristic involves the breakdown of substances to produce energy?
Respiration
What is meant by the term ‘nutrition’ in biology?
The process by which organisms obtain and use food.
True or False: All living organisms exhibit all seven characteristics at all times.
False
What is the importance of sensitivity in living organisms?
It allows organisms to respond to their environment and survive.
Fill in the blank: The characteristic of life that involves the removal of waste is called __________.
excretion
What is one way that plants perform nutrition?
Through photosynthesis.
Multiple Choice: Which characteristic of life is primarily concerned with energy use? A) Growth B) Respiration C) Reproduction D) Movement
B) Respiration
