BS#1 - Living, Nonliving, Viruses, Water

When living things maintain a stable internal environment, they are carrying out ____.

• homeostasis

• evolution

• growth

• metabolism

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The smallest living unit of life.

• cells

• atoms

• molecules

• organs

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Select the characteristic that is NOT a characteristic of all living things.

• movement

• made of cells

• use energy

• respond/adapt

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Of the levels of organization listed below, which is the largest?

• Atoms

• Tissues

• Organs

• Cells

A self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to changing external conditions.

• Homeostasis
• Metabolism
• Evolution

• Development

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Which statement regarding viruses is true?

• a virus can only reproduce inside of a living cell
• viruses do not contain DNA
• viruses are unicellular
• viruses are generally larger than cells

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• they need genetic material
• They need a host cell
• They need  bacteria
• They need insulin

A virus is bigger than a cell.

• True

• False

Why aren't viruses considered living things?

• They can't reproduce without a host

• They don't have DNA or RNA

• They make us sick

• They are made of protein

Answer explanation

VIruses are made of a protein capsule containing DNA or RNA.

All living things are made of cells.

Which terms best describe autotrophs?

• Plants; producers
• Animals; producers
• Plants; consumers
• Animals; consumers

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