Characteristics of Living Things

Question 1

All organisms must be made up of one or more…

Answer 1

cells

Question 2

One cell =

Answer 2

unicellular

Question 3

many cells =

Answer 3

multicellular

Question 4

all living things have a _____ _____ which is responsible for carrying _________

Answer 4

genetic code

information

Question 5

DNA =

Answer 5

Deocyribonucleis Acid

Question 6

All forms of life ___ ______ (could be food, light, oxygen, etc)

Answer 6

use energy

Question 7

Metabolism =

Answer 7

process by which the body builds up or breaks down materials

chemical reaction

Question 8

all living things can ______ to pass genes on to the next generation

Answer 8

reproduce

Question 9

asexual =

Answer 9

one organism

Question 10

sexual =

Answer 10

two organsisms

Question 11

the ability to _____ is important for all living things. This means they can _____ to changes in the environment

Answer 11

respond

react

Question 12

change that causes a response =

Answer 12

stimuli

Question 13

maintain homeostasis

Answer 13

or a stable internal environment is important. Examples of this are controlling temperatures, heart rat, blood pressure —> this helps up survive in changing conditions

Question 14

the ability to _____ _____ ____ or “______” is another characteristic that all living things share

Answer 14

change over time

evolve