Characteristics of life flashcard

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What is one of the key characteristics of life that allows organisms to produce offspring?

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Ability to reproduce.

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What are the basic building blocks of all living organisms?

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Cells.

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What is the term for a scientist who studies the brain?

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Neurologist.

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Which characteristic of living things explains the growth and development of organisms over time?

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Living things grow and develop.

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What is the field of biology that focuses on the study of the structures of living things?

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Anatomy.

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What characteristic of life involves the ability to respond to environmental stimuli?

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Responsiveness to the environment.

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What is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment called?

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Homeostasis.

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What term describes the change in an organism's genetic makeup over time?

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Evolution.

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What is the characteristic of life that involves the intake and use of energy?

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Metabolism.

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What is the term for the process by which living organisms produce energy from food?

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Cellular respiration.