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Which characteristic is immediately recognized as unique to living organisms?
Which characteristic is immediately recognized as unique to living organisms?
- Movement
- Shape
- Growth (correct)
- Color
What are the twin characteristics of growth?
What are the twin characteristics of growth?
- Increase in shape and increase in functionality
- Increase in size and increase in complexity
- Increase in height and increase in width
- Increase in mass and increase in number of individuals (correct)
Which feature is NOT listed as a characteristic of living organisms?
Which feature is NOT listed as a characteristic of living organisms?
- Ability to self-replicate
- Ability to shape-shift (correct)
- Metabolism
- Self-organize
Which basic ability is mentioned as part of living organisms' response to their environment?
Which basic ability is mentioned as part of living organisms' response to their environment?
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What aspect is used to attempt to define 'living'?
What aspect is used to attempt to define 'living'?
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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
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Define living organisms by identifying their unique characteristics, such as growth, reproduction, sensing environment, and response. Understand metabolism, self-replication, and more.
