Characteristics of Life

Front

What is the scientific term for a living thing?

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Organism

Front

All living things contain genetic material in the form of ___________.

Back

DNA

Front

True or False: All living things are able to move.

Back

False

Front

What characteristic of life is demonstrated when turtles bask in the sun to warm up?

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Respond to changes in their environment

Front

What characteristic of life is observed when a drop of blood is examined under a microscope?

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Made up of cells

Front

What do all living things need to survive?

Back

Energy

Front

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

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Growth and development

Front

What characteristic of life involves producing offspring?

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Reproduce

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

Front

What characteristic of life is shown when plants bend towards sunlight?

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Respond to changes in their environment