UNIT 1 Characteristics of Life Review

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What is the characteristic of life that describes the ability to produce offspring?

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Reproduction

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What is a key difference between a virus and a bacterial cell?

Back

A virus can never reproduce on its own, but a bacterial cell can.

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What is a unicellular organism?

Back

An organism made up of one cell.

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Which characteristic of life is demonstrated by a specimen made of cells that responds to stimuli?

Back

It is living because it is made of cells and responds to stimuli.

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What characteristic of life is shown when Charlie eats a big dinner before a soccer game?

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Living things have metabolism.

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Define metabolism in the context of living organisms.

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Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including energy production and consumption.

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What does it mean for an organism to respond to stimuli?

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It means the organism can react to changes in its environment.

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What is evolution in biological terms?

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Evolution is the process through which species change over time through adaptations and natural selection.

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What is the significance of cells in living organisms?

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Cells are the basic unit of life; all living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

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What is the difference between growth and development in living organisms?

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Growth refers to an increase in size, while development refers to changes in the organism's life stages.