Unit 1: Characteristics of Life & Scientific Method

Question 1

two differences between asexual and sexual reproduction

Answer 1

asexual: one parent; genetically identical offspring
sexual: two parents; genetically different offspring

Question 2

What is a virus? Why are viruses NOT considered living organisms?

Answer 2

• microorganism that infects other organisms
• not made of cells, requires host in order to replicate genetic material and reproduce

Question 3

homeostasis

Answer 3

ability to maintain a stable internal environment