15 Questions
What is one of the characteristics that distinguish living organisms from non-living things?
Highly organized structure
Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction in living organisms?
Division into two identical copies
What process enables living organisms to sense changes in stimuli and respond accordingly?
Environmental response
How do living organisms adapt to different conditions in order to survive?
By maintaining an internal balance
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?
Breathing oxygen for survival
What action does a cheetah take after sensing prey nearby?
Stalk and kill the prey
What happens when humans get too cold in order to maintain homeostasis?
Shivering occurs to generate heat
Which element is NOT listed as one of the six main elements that make up living things?
Sodium
What is the main function of lipids in cells?
Long-term energy storage
What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?
Storing genetic information
What is the most abundant molecule in cells?
Water
What do unicellular organisms consist of?
Single cell
What do organelles make up inside cells?
Cells
Which system facilitates gas exchange in humans?
Respiratory system
What do tissues do in large multicellular organisms?
Work together to form organs
Explore the specific characteristics that define living organisms and distinguish them from non-living things. Learn about the organized structure and ability to respond to the environment that are essential traits of living entities.
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