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12thgrade
Section 1.1: Video Notes (Characteristics of Life)
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe basic unit of life is called a (n)atomcompoundcellenergy
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following characteristics of living things best explain a cat having a litter of kittens?living things respond to their environmentliving things maintain homeostasisliving things reproduceliving things are based on a genetic code
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following characteristics of living things best explains why humans sweat when they get hot?maintaining a stable internal enviornmentgrowth and developmentusing energyability to reproduce
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn all of our cells there is DNA. Which characteristic of life does this fact best describe?living things respondliving things maintain internal balanceliving things are based on a universal genetic codeliving things grow and develop
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRocks, water, air, sun, and soil are...livingnonliving
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of these is NOT one of the characteristics of living things?All living things are made of cellsAll living things reproduceAll living things eatAll living things evolve
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which characteristic is shown in the image?
Organisms grow and develop
Organisms react to stimuli
Organisms can adapt
Organisms use and obtain energy
Organisms are made up of cells
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which characteristic is shown in the image?
Organisms reproduce
Organisms react to stimuli
Organisms can adapt
Organisms use and obtain energy
Organisms are made up of cells
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which characteristic is shown in the image?
Organisms reproduce
Organisms react to stimuli
Organisms can adapt
Organisms use and obtain energy
Organisms are made up of cells
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F.All living things use energyAll living things contain cellsAll living things maintain homeostasisAll living things grow
- 11. Multiple Choice
The following image is of an apple. Apples are the fruit or seed bearing-structure of apple trees. Determine if an apple is biotic or abiotic using the characteristics of living things.
Biotic; because apples have the potential to grow and develop, and have biotic origins because trees are living.
Abiotic; because specific conditions must be met in order for growth and development to occur.
Abiotic; because the apple is no longer attached to the tree, as a result it will rot and decompose.
Biotic; because it is edible.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The following image is of a Carbon atom. Carbon is the foundational element for all living things because it can form four different bonds. Determine if a carbon atom is biotic or abiotic using the characteristics of living things.
Biotic; because when carbon bonds with oxygen it creates carbon dioxide.
Abiotic; because all living things are made up of one or more cells and atoms are smaller units than cells.
Abiotic; because it does not breathe.
Biotic; because it is a component of cells.
- 13. Multiple Choice
The following image is of a dead tree. Determine if a dead tree is biotic or abiotic using the characteristics of living things.
Biotic; because it once was a living thing that grew, produced energy, responded to its environment, and was made up of cells.
Abiotic; because it is no longer growing and developing.
Abiotic; because there are no leaves.
Biotic; because it moves in the wind.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The following image is of several microorganisms known as yeast. Yeast unicellular and classified as a Fungus. Determine if yeast is biotic or abiotic using the characteristics of living things.
Biotic; because it reproduces asexually.
Abiotic; because it is a microorganism and cannot see it without a microscope.
Abiotic; because you use it to make bread.
Biotic; because it needs water.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The following image is of several diatoms. Diatoms are found in oceans, soils, and waterways throughout our planet. They generate ~35% of the oxygen on Earth. Determine if diatoms are biotic or abiotic using the characteristics of living things.
Biotic; because they manufacture energy through photosynthesis.
Abiotic; because they do not breathe oxygen nor do they have a mouth.
Abiotic; because their shells are made of silica, which is the same material found in glass.
Biotic; because they have an exoskeleton.
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