Characteristics of Life

What is the primary difference between a toy increasing in size when placed in water and a living organism growing?

• The toy increases in size by absorbing water, while a living organism grows through cell division and development based on genetic instructions.

• The toy grows faster than a living organism.

• A living organism grows only in specific environments, unlike a toy.

• The toy's increase in size is permanent, while a living organism's growth is temporary.

According to Modern Cell Theory, what is the smallest living unit in all organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ System

Which of the following processes is an example of metabolism in living organisms?

• A plant performing photosynthesis to make glucose.

• A toy pony increasing in size after being placed in water.

• A single-celled organism splitting into two identical cells.

• A baby pony growing into an adult pony.

What does "response to stimuli" mean?

• The ability to ignore environmental changes.
• A method of storing information about stimuli.
• It means the ability to detect and react to changes in the environment.
• The process of creating stimuli in the environment.