100 - Characteristics of Life GB

Front

Even though the weather is cold, a squirrel maintains a constant body temperature. What is this called?

Back

homeostasis

Front

A plant growing toward the light is an example of ___________.

Back

a response

Front

Which of the following is true of all living things? Options: They can all reproduce, Their cells contain nuclei, They all make their own food, They are all made of multiple cells.

Back

They can all reproduce.

Front

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?

Back

All living things maintain homeostasis

Front

Why are rocks not considered living?

Back

They are not made of cells.

Front

The basic unit of structure and function in the human body is the...

Back

cell

Front

A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

Back

All living things reproduce

Front

Characteristics of life EXCEPT: made of cell(s), eat food, respond stimuli, reproduce

Back

eat food

Front

What characteristic is shown when a plant switches position and follows the sunlight throughout the day?

Back

Respond to a stimulus

Front

Which of these is not true about all organisms?

• all living things are multicellular
• all living things obtain and use energy
• all living things reproduce

Back

all living things are multicellular