12 Questions
What is the defining feature of all living organisms, according to the text?
Cellular organization
Which organisms exhibit metabolism?
Plants, animals, fungi, and microbes
What can be demonstrated outside the body in cell-free systems?
Metabolic reactions
What allows organisms to respond to environmental stimuli?
Sense organs
What is the defining property of living organisms according to the text?
Consciousness
Where do properties of tissues arise from, according to the text?
Interactions among the cellular constituents
What differentiates human beings from other organisms in terms of awareness?
Self-consciousness
What is a distinguishing feature of growth in living organisms compared to non-living objects?
Growth is from inside.
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where emergent properties arise at a higher level of organisation?
Emergent properties
Why is increase in body mass considered as growth?
Because it is an observable criterion for growth.
What distinguishes the growth of unicellular organisms from multicellular organisms?
Unicellular growth can be observed by counting cell numbers under a microscope.
Why do majority of higher animals and plants exhibit mutually exclusive events of growth and reproduction?
To balance energy resources between growth and reproduction.
Test your knowledge on consciousness and the defining property of living organisms, as well as the concept of self-consciousness in humans. Explore the complexities of defining the living state, especially in challenging medical scenarios like comatose patients.
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