6th Grade Science Quiz

Characteristics of Living Things

• The characteristic of living things that allows them to respond to stimuli is called irritability or responsiveness.
• This characteristic enables living organisms to react to changes in their environment.

Reproduction in Living Things

• The process by which living things produce new individuals of the same kind is called reproduction.
• Reproduction ensures the continuation of a species and the transmission of genetic traits from one generation to the next.

Growth in Living Organisms

• The term for the increase in size or number of cells in living organisms is called growth.
• Growth is a fundamental characteristic of living things, allowing them to develop, adapt, and thrive in their environment.