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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

Respond to a stimulation (correct)

Acquire materials and energy

Reproduce

Organized

What is the fundamental characteristic of life?

Reproduce (correct)

Organized

Grow and develop

Acquire materials and energy

What does it mean for living things to acquire materials and energy?

They take in nutrients and use them for energy (correct)

They grow and develop

They respond to a stimulation

They reproduce

What does it mean for living things to grow and develop?

They increase in size and number of cells Signup and view all the answers

How do living things respond to a stimulation?

By moving towards or away from stimulus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of living things?

Decay Signup and view all the answers

What is biology?

The study of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental characteristic of life?

Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What happens when living things respond to external stimulation?

They move towards or away from the stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the process of growth and development in humans?

All changes from fertilization to death Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes diffusion?

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of diffusion in living things?

To equalize the concentration on both sides of a membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is osmosis?

The movement of solvents from a solution of lower concentration to a solution of higher concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is endosmosis?

The movement of solvents from a solution of higher concentration to a solution of lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is exosmosis?

The movement of solvents from a solution of lower concentration to a solution of higher concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Living Things

Living things acquire materials and energy for growth, development, and maintenance.
Living things grow and develop, which involves an increase in size, mass, and complexity.
Living things respond to external stimuli, such as light, temperature, touch, and sound.

Biology and Life

Biology is the study of living things and their interactions.
The fundamental characteristic of life is the ability to respond to external stimuli.

Diffusion and Osmosis

Diffusion is the random movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
The role of diffusion in living things is to facilitate the exchange of materials and energy.
Osmosis is a type of diffusion that involves the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.
Endosmosis is the movement of water into a cell, causing it to swell.
Exosmosis is the movement of water out of a cell, causing it to shrink.

Not Characteristics of Living Things

Not all characteristics of living things include the ability to produce non-living things.

Other Key Points

Growth and development in humans involve physical changes, such as increase in height and weight, and developmental changes, such as changes in mental abilities.
When living things respond to external stimulation, they exhibit a reaction or change in behavior.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of biology, including the definition of biology, the characteristics of living things, and the importance of cells and DNA. This quiz will help you assess your understanding of the basics of biology.