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What is the process by which cells generate energy from glucose?
What is the theory that life began with RNA molecules that could replicate and evolve?
What is the variety of different species, ecosystems, and genes within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes living organisms from non-living things?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?
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What is the process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy?
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What type of organisms lack a true nucleus?
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What is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring?
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Which of the following is an example of a heterotroph?
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What is the process by which organisms obtain and utilize nutrients?
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What is the process by which living things adapt to their environment?
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What is the process by which living things maintain a stable internal environment?
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Study Notes
Definition of Life
- Life is a characteristic that distinguishes living organisms from non-living things
- It is a complex and dynamic process that involves various biochemical and physiological functions
Characteristics of Life
- Organization: Living things are composed of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life
- Metabolism: Living things carry out chemical reactions that allow them to grow, maintain themselves, and respond to stimuli
- Homeostasis: Living things maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment
- Growth and Development: Living things grow, develop, and reproduce
- Response to Stimuli: Living things respond to stimuli, such as light, temperature, and touch
- Evolution: Living things evolve over time through the process of natural selection
- Adaptation: Living things adapt to their environment through changes in their structure, function, or behavior
Types of Life
- Prokaryotes: Simple, single-celled organisms that lack a true nucleus (e.g. bacteria)
- Eukaryotes: Complex, multi-celled organisms that have a true nucleus (e.g. plants, animals, fungi)
- Autotrophs: Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis (e.g. plants, algae)
- Heterotrophs: Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter (e.g. animals, fungi)
Life Processes
- Photosynthesis: The process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy
- Respiration: The process by which cells generate energy from glucose
- Nutrition: The process by which organisms obtain and utilize nutrients
- Transportation: The process by which cells and organisms move materials and substances
- Excretion: The process by which organisms remove waste products
Origin of Life
- Primordial Soup Hypothesis: The theory that life arose from a mixture of organic compounds in the early Earth's oceans
- RNA World Hypothesis: The theory that life began with RNA molecules that could replicate and evolve
Diversity of Life
- Species: A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
- Ecosystems: Communities of organisms that interact with each other and their environment
- Biodiversity: The variety of different species, ecosystems, and genes within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole
Definition and Characteristics of Life
- Life distinguishes living organisms from non-living things through a complex and dynamic process involving biochemical and physiological functions
- Organization: Living things are composed of cells, the basic structural and functional units of life
- Metabolism: Living things perform chemical reactions for growth, maintenance, and response to stimuli
- Homeostasis: Living things maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
- Growth and Development: Living things grow, develop, and reproduce
- Response to Stimuli: Living things respond to stimuli like light, temperature, and touch
- Evolution: Living things evolve over time through natural selection
- Adaptation: Living things adapt to their environment through structural, functional, or behavioral changes
Types of Life
- Prokaryotes: Simple, single-celled organisms lacking a true nucleus (e.g., bacteria)
- Eukaryotes: Complex, multi-celled organisms with a true nucleus (e.g., plants, animals, fungi)
- Autotrophs: Organisms producing their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis (e.g., plants, algae)
- Heterotrophs: Organisms obtaining energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter (e.g., animals, fungi)
Life Processes
- Photosynthesis: Plants and some organisms convert light energy into chemical energy
- Respiration: Cells generate energy from glucose
- Nutrition: Organisms obtain and utilize nutrients
- Transportation: Cells and organisms move materials and substances
- Excretion: Organisms remove waste products
Origin of Life
- Primordial Soup Hypothesis: Life arose from a mixture of organic compounds in early Earth's oceans
- RNA World Hypothesis: Life began with RNA molecules that could replicate and evolve
Diversity of Life
- Species: A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
- Ecosystems: Communities of organisms interacting with each other and their environment
- Biodiversity: The variety of species, ecosystems, and genes within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole
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This quiz covers the definition and characteristics of life, including organization, metabolism, and homeostasis.
