Characteristics of Life Review

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What is a characteristic of life that states all living things are made up of cells?

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All living things contain cells.

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What process do green plants use to produce their own food?

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Photosynthesis.

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Which characteristic of life refers to the ability of organisms to produce offspring?

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All living things reproduce.

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What is the term for the ability of living organisms to respond to changes in their environment?

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All living things respond to their environment.

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What characteristic of life involves the use of energy by living organisms?

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All living things use energy.

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What is the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions called?

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Homeostasis.

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Which characteristic of life is NOT shared by all living organisms?

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Ability to dominate an ecosystem.

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What do we call organisms that consist of only one cell?

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Unicellular organisms.

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What do we call organisms that consist of multiple cells?

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Multicellular organisms.

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What is the process by which living organisms grow and develop?

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Growth and development.