8 Questions
What is the term for the sum of chemical building up and breaking down in living organisms?
Metabolism
Which property is typical of all living organisms and refers to their ability to respond to stimuli?
Irritability
What theory proposes that life on Earth originated from microorganisms or chemical precursors present in outer space?
Extraterrestrial origin (panspermia)
What is the idea that organisms could form from non-living material called?
Spontaneous origin on Earth
What is the level of hierarchy where life starts, and it is considered the simplest entity that has all the properties of life?
Cells
What is the main contribution of Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden to the Cell Theory?
Identifying cells as the basic units of structure and function in organisms
Which scientist proposed the concept that all cells come from preexisting cells?
Rudolph Virchow
What characteristic does the virus possess that does not align with the Cell Theory?
Reliance on a host cell to reproduce
Test your knowledge of the characteristics of living organisms with this multiple-choice quiz. Explore topics like organization, energy use, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
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