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What is one characteristic that definitively identifies living organisms?
What is one characteristic that definitively identifies living organisms?
How do living organisms obtain energy?
How do living organisms obtain energy?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of living organisms?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of living organisms?
What can contribute to the growth and development of living organisms?
What can contribute to the growth and development of living organisms?
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How do plants demonstrate movement?
How do plants demonstrate movement?
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Which option best describes metabolism in living organisms?
Which option best describes metabolism in living organisms?
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Why is it challenging to define what constitutes life?
Why is it challenging to define what constitutes life?
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Which characteristic allows living organisms to interact with their surroundings?
Which characteristic allows living organisms to interact with their surroundings?
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What type of organisms arise from other living things?
What type of organisms arise from other living things?
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What distinguishes the movement of living organisms from inanimate objects?
What distinguishes the movement of living organisms from inanimate objects?
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Study Notes
Defining Life
- Life is a complex concept, not easily defined scientifically
- Living things share common characteristics, but not all share every characteristic
- Key characteristics are reproduction, growth, metabolism (using energy), and responsiveness
Reproduction
- Living things always come from other living things
- New life isn't created spontaneously
- Plants, animals, and even organisms like bacteria reproduce in various ways
Growth and Development
- Living things grow larger or change in form
- This isn't just about size, includes changes in appearance, features.
- All living organisms change and develop from infancy to maturity
Metabolism
- Metabolism involves chemical processes for life
- Living things take in and use energy from their environment
- All living organisms obtain and process energy
Response to Stimuli
- Living things respond to changes in their environment
- They react and adapt to external stimuli, such as light, temperature changes, or location
- Plants and animals both respond to changes in their environment
Uncertainty
- Defining life isn't simple.
- It can, however, be approximated by identifying specific characteristics.
- Some characteristics are easier to observe than others, depending on whether the characteristic is present or absent
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Description
Explore the essential characteristics that define life, including reproduction, growth, metabolism, and responsiveness. This quiz delves into how living organisms exhibit these traits and interact with their environment. Test your understanding of what makes something 'alive'!
