Characteristics of Life

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What is the most basic unit of life?

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cell

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The scientific name for something living is a(an)

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organism

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It is hot outside. You start sweating. In this case, the hot weather is the...

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homeostasis

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Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

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homeostasis

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things use energy

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.

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A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm

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responding to its environment

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Which characteristic of life is represented by Tim's height increasing from 5'4" to 5'11" over three years?

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All living things grow

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When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...
Options: energy metabolism, growth and development, response to stimuli, having cells

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growth and development