Characteristics of Life and Cells
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What characteristic of life describes organisms' ability to respond to environmental changes?

  • Sensitivity or Response to Stimuli (correct)
  • Homeostasis
  • Metabolism
  • Adaptation
  • Which characteristic of life refers to the genetic instructions guiding an organism's growth and development?

  • Order
  • Growth and Development (correct)
  • DNA/RNA
  • Reproduction
  • What term is used to describe the total of all chemical processes occurring within an organism?

  • Order
  • Reproduction
  • Homeostasis
  • Metabolism (correct)
  • What defines how well organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes?

    <p>Homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of life indicates the presence of organized structures in organisms?

    <p>Order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an entity still be considered living if it lacks some characteristics of life?

    <p>Yes, as long as it has at least one characteristic of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of life?

    <p>Color of the organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic structural unit of life?

    <p>Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biological molecule is primarily involved in energy storage?

    <p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which process do cells replicate their genetic material?

    <p>Mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes converts light energy into chemical energy?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is exclusively involved in sexual reproduction?

    <p>Gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure regulates the movement of substances in and out of a cell?

    <p>Cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of biological molecule includes enzymes and antibodies?

    <p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process results in the formation of two identical daughter cells?

    <p>Mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of Life

    • All living organisms are highly organized structures made up of one or more cells.
    • Organisms respond to diverse stimuli, like bending toward light or moving towards or away from chemicals (chemotaxis) or light (phototaxis).
    • Organisms reproduce by duplicating their DNA and dividing to form new cells.
    • Multicellular organisms produce specialized reproductive cells.
    • All living organisms exhibit adaptations to their environment.
    • Organisms grow and develop according to instructions coded in their genes.
    • Cells require specific conditions like appropriate temperature, pH, and chemical concentrations to function properly.
    • All organisms have genetic material (DNA/RNA).
    • Metabolism is the sum of all processes taking place inside an organism's body.

    Cells

    • The basic unit of life is a cell.
    • Cells are organized into organelles, each with a specific function.
    • There are different types of cells, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

    Cell Diversity

    • Cells vary in size, shape, and function, reflecting their roles in the organism.

    Cell Membrane

    • The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.

    Cell Division

    • Cell division allows organisms to grow, repair tissues, and reproduce.
    • Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells.
    • Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four gametes (sex cells) with half the number of chromosomes.

    Biological Molecules

    • Carbs provide energy and structural support.
    • Proteins are involved in various functions, including building structures, transporting substances, and catalysing reactions.
    • Lipids store energy and form cell membranes.
    • Nucleic acids carry genetic information.

    Energy Processing

    • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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