Characteristics Of Living Things

Question 1

1. All exhibit unique, complex, ordered, organization

Answer 1

Atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, ecological population, ecological community, ecosystem, biosphere

Question 2

2. Get specific materials (atoms, molecules) and energy to maintain organization

Answer 2

Energy fuels molecules atoms and molecules repair and replace themselves

Question 3

3. Patters of growth, development, and reproduction

Answer 3

Form follows function

Differentiation= development creates SHAPE
Specialization= development creates JOB

Question 4

4. Evolutionary and hereditary links to other organisms

Answer 4

Tree of life, family tree, DNA pass off to offspring

Question 5

5. Respond to environment

Answer 5

Irritability= rapid reflex response
Individual adaptation= slow response
Population adaptation= evolution
Homeostasis

Question 6

6. Linked to other life through biogeochemical cycles and patterns of energy flow

Answer 6

3i’s
•interaction
•interconnected (webs of life)
•interdependent (need!)