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What is a common characteristic shared by all living organisms according to the text?
What is a common characteristic shared by all living organisms according to the text?
- Ability to change physical appearance
- Ability to create artificial environments
- Ability to produce and use energy (correct)
- Ability to communicate with other organisms
Which characteristic distinguishes living from nonliving organisms as mentioned in the text?
Which characteristic distinguishes living from nonliving organisms as mentioned in the text?
- Ability to withstand extreme temperatures
- Ability to conduct photosynthesis
- Ability to reproduce and develop (correct)
- Ability to produce artificial light
What characteristic allows organisms to adapt to changes in their environment according to the text?
What characteristic allows organisms to adapt to changes in their environment according to the text?
- Ability to predict natural disasters
- Ability to resist all diseases
- Ability to control the weather
- Ability to learn from experience (correct)
What is a key characteristic that helps living organisms respond to their environment based on the text?
What is a key characteristic that helps living organisms respond to their environment based on the text?
What is the smallest unit of life in multicellular organisms?
What is the smallest unit of life in multicellular organisms?
Which group of cells performs a specific function?
Which group of cells performs a specific function?
What is composed of millions of nerve cells that transmit signals to all parts of the body?
What is composed of millions of nerve cells that transmit signals to all parts of the body?
Which organ receives signals from nerves?
Which organ receives signals from nerves?
In which system does the brain send messages to the spinal cord?
In which system does the brain send messages to the spinal cord?
What term is used to describe an individual that is a collection of multiple organ systems?
What term is used to describe an individual that is a collection of multiple organ systems?
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Characteristics of Living Organisms
- All living organisms share the characteristic of being able to respond to their environment.
- The ability to respond to stimuli distinguishes living from nonliving organisms.
- Organisms adapt to changes in their environment through their ability to respond to stimuli.
Cellular Structure
- The smallest unit of life in multicellular organisms is the cell.
- A group of cells that perform a specific function is called a tissue.
Nervous System
- The nervous system is composed of millions of nerve cells that transmit signals to all parts of the body.
- The brain receives signals from nerves and sends messages to the spinal cord through the central nervous system.
- The brain sends messages to the spinal cord through the spinal cord system.
Organism Composition
- An individual that is a collection of multiple organ systems is called an organism.
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