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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things?
- Ability to change shape
- Ability to move
- Ability to reproduce
- Ability to respond to stimuli (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a single-celled organism?
Which of the following is an example of a single-celled organism?
- Tree
- Bacterium (correct)
- Human
- Insect
What is the term for the process by which organisms produce offspring?
What is the term for the process by which organisms produce offspring?
- Reproduction (correct)
- Metabolism
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
Which of the following is a characteristic of all living things?
Which of the following is a characteristic of all living things?
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What is the term for the variety of different species that exist within an ecosystem?
What is the term for the variety of different species that exist within an ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Things
- The primary characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things is the ability to carry out basic life processes, such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, metabolism, and maintenance of homeostasis.
Single-Celled Organisms
- An example of a single-celled organism is Amoeba.
Reproduction
- The process by which organisms produce offspring is called reproduction.
Characteristics of Living Things
- A characteristic of all living things is the ability to carry out basic life processes, such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, metabolism, and maintenance of homeostasis.
Ecosystem Diversity
- The term for the variety of different species that exist within an ecosystem is biodiversity.
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Quiz about the fundamental characteristics that define living things, including single-celled organisms, reproduction, and species diversity.
