Characteristics of Living Organisms

All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: Order and Sensitivity.

True (A)

False (B)

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The highly organized structure of living things, where atoms form molecules, molecules form organelles, organelles form cells, and cells form tissues, organs, organ systems, and ultimately organisms.

The ability of living organisms to react to changes in their environment. This can include responding to stimuli like light, temperature, food, or water.

A change in the environment that triggers a response in a living organism.

The action of a living organism in response to a stimulus.

The ability of living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in their external environment.

The process by which organisms use energy to grow, develop, and carry out life functions.

The process of producing offspring.

The process of change over time in the inherited traits of a population.

The ability of living organisms to use information from the environment and from their own bodies to guide their activities.

Groups of organisms that are able to interbreed and produce viable offspring.