11 Questions
What is the term for reproduction involving two parents and resulting in offspring that is a genetic mix of both parents?
Sexual reproduction
Which type of reproduction involves only one parent and results in offspring that is genetically identical to the parent?
Asexual reproduction
What is the basic unit of structure and function of living organisms?
Cells
What is the term for the stable order that all organisms must maintain to remain alive?
Homeostasis
What is the process by which all organisms use energy to survive and function?
Metabolism
What are organisms called that produce their own food, like plants?
Autotrophs
What is an autotroph?
An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food.
Define heterotroph.
A heterotroph is an organism that does not make its own food.
What is the main mechanism responsible for evolution?
Natural selection.
Give an example of an adaptation in a polar bear.
Muscle hump over shoulders for catching large prey.
Why are autotrophs crucial in an ecosystem?
Autotrophs are crucial as they are the primary producers that form the base of the food chain.
Test your knowledge on the fundamental characteristics of living organisms, including organization, reproduction, growth & development, and homeostasis & control. Learn about the basic units of structure and function in living organisms and how different organisms reproduce and grow.
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