Exploring the 8 Characteristics of Life

The video covers the eight characteristics of life: cellular composition, reproduction, genetic code, growth and development, energy use, response to stimuli, homeostasis, and evolution and adaptation. Each characteristic is explained with examples. The video also provides information on the upcoming test, including topics like lab safety, metric conversions, and scientific methods.

What is the basic unit of life?

• Molecules

• Cells

• Atoms

• Tissues

What type of reproduction involves only one parent?

• Asexual

• Binary fission

• Sexual

• Budding

What carries the genetic code in living organisms?

• DNA

• Proteins

• RNA

• Lipids

What does development in living organisms refer to?

• Maturing over time

• Reproduction

• Increase in size

• Energy consumption

Which type of organism makes its own food?

• Heterotroph

• Parasite

• Autotroph

• Decomposer

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• Produce food

• Compete for resources

• Consume plants

• Break down dead material

How do living things respond to stimuli?

• By reacting

• By reproducing

• By evolving

• By growing

What does homeostasis refer to?

• Growth and development

• Reproduction

• Maintaining internal balance

• Energy production

What is the result of organisms adapting to long-term environmental changes?

• Better species survival

• Short-term growth

• Immediate survival

• Increased energy needs

What type of questions will be included in the upcoming test?

• Only multiple-choice

• Only short answer

• Multiple-choice, definitions, and short answer

• Only true/false