5 Questions
Which characteristic is immediately recognized as unique to living organisms?
Growth
What are the twin characteristics of growth?
Increase in mass and increase in number of individuals
Which feature is NOT listed as a characteristic of living organisms?
Ability to shape-shift
Which basic ability is mentioned as part of living organisms' response to their environment?
Sense environment
What aspect is used to attempt to define 'living'?
Distinctive characteristics
Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Living organisms exhibit distinctive characteristics that distinguish them from non-living entities
- Growth is a fundamental characteristic, encompassing an increase in mass and an increase in the number of individuals
- Reproduction is a vital feature of living organisms
- Living organisms have the ability to sense their environment and respond accordingly
- Metabolism is a key characteristic of living organisms
- Self-replication is a unique feature of living organisms
- Self-organisation is another characteristic of living organisms
- Living organisms interact with their environment
- Emergence is a feature of living organisms
Define living organisms by identifying their unique characteristics, such as growth, reproduction, sensing environment, and response. Understand metabolism, self-replication, and more.
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