Pre-Comp Jeopardy : Characteristics of Life

Question 1

Name 6 characteristics of life

Answer 1

Cells, DNA, reproduction, homeostasis, growth and development, and use of energy

Question 2

What are the two types of reproduction?

Answer 2

Asexual, sexual

Question 3

Name the ways in which an organism carries out homeostasis.

Answer 3

Sweating, eyes adjusting to light, shivering

Question 4

What is homeostasis?

Answer 4

Maintenance of an stable internal environment

Question 5

What is the central dogma? Why is it important?

Answer 5

Central Dogma: DNA -> RNA -> protein

Explains how genetic information is expressed and carried out as protein

Question 6

Name 6 ways in which viruses do not fulfill the characteristics of life?

Answer 6

1) Cells- doesn’t have its own cell, protein coat around a ball of genetic material
2) DNA- doesn’t have the ability to carry out the central dogma on its own
3) Reproduction- needs a host
4) Homeostasis- doesn’t do this
5) Growth and development- only with a host
6) Use of energy- don’t use their own energy/don’t have their own energy

Question 7

What are the three tenets of cell theory?

Answer 7

1) cells are basic unit of life
2) all cells come from preexisting cells
3) all living things are made up of cells