the characteristics of life

Question 1

organization

Answer 1

a cell may exist on its own or in association with other cells to form tissues and organs. because of their highly organized structures living things are known as organisms.

Question 2

reproduction

Answer 2

it may be sexual or asexual. involves the replication of DNA.

Question 3

growth and development

Answer 3

is relatively permanent, increasing in size of an organism.
involves a change in the shape and form of an organism as it matures

Question 4

feeding

Answer 4

by this living things acquire energy and nutrients either by eating other organisms or by making their own food out of simple inorganic chemicals using energy from sunlight or from chemical reactions

Question 5

respiration

Answer 5

the process where energy is released during the breakdown is used to make ATP(adenosine triphosphate)

Question 6

excretion

Answer 6

the disposal of metabolic waste products

Question 7

responsiveness

Answer 7

are sensitive to certain things and _________ in certain ways to improve their chances of survival.

Question 8

movement

Answer 8

motile=organisms, moblie
organisms from one place to another is called locomotion

Question 9

homeostasis

Answer 9

the regulations and maintenance of a relatively constant set of conditions within an organism.

Question 10

evolution

Answer 10

living things are able to change into new forms of life. takes place gradually