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What is the primary reason why living organisms respire?
What is the primary reason why living organisms respire?
- To grow and replace worn out parts
- To move their entire bodies in search of food, shelter, or to avoid danger
- To extract energy from the food they eat (correct)
- To respond to stimuli such as heat, light, sound, touch and chemicals
What is a characteristic that distinguishes plants from animals in terms of movement?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes plants from animals in terms of movement?
- Plants grow throughout their lives, while animals stop growing once they reach adulthood
- Plants are rooted and move slowly, while animals move their entire bodies (correct)
- Plants move quickly, while animals move slowly
- Plants respond quickly to stimuli, while animals respond slowly
What is a common characteristic shared by all living organisms?
What is a common characteristic shared by all living organisms?
- They all stop growing once they reach adulthood
- They all move quickly
- They all respond quickly to stimuli
- They all are sensitive and have an awareness of changes in their environment (correct)
What happens in the mitochondria of a cell?
What happens in the mitochondria of a cell?
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What is the difference in growth patterns between plants and animals?
What is the difference in growth patterns between plants and animals?
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What is the criteria used to determine if something is living or non-living?
What is the criteria used to determine if something is living or non-living?
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