Flashcards on Characteristics of Living Organisms

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What is the definition of a living organism?

A living organism is an entity that is capable of carrying out life processes such as growth, reproduction, and responding to stimuli.

What are the 7 characteristics of living organisms?

The 7 characteristics of living organisms are: cellular organization, homeostasis, metabolism, responsiveness, reproduction, heredity, and evolution.

What is cellular organization?

Cellular organization is the process by which cells are organized into tissues, which then form organs and organ systems in multicellular organisms.

What is homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

What is metabolism?

Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms to convert nutrients into energy and other necessary molecules.

What is responsiveness?

Responsiveness is the ability of an organism to respond to stimuli in its environment.

What is reproduction?

Reproduction is the ability of an organism to produce offspring, either sexually or asexually.

What is heredity?

Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

What is evolution?

Evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over time through the process of natural selection.

How do living organisms differ from non-living objects?

Living organisms are characterized by their ability to carry out life processes, while non-living objects do not have this ability.

What is the smallest unit of life?

The smallest unit of life is the cell.

What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Unicellular organisms consist of only one cell, while multicellular organisms consist of multiple cells organized into tissues, organs, and organ systems.

What is an example of a living organism?

An example of a living organism is a dog.

What is an example of a non-living object?

An example of a non-living object is a rock.

Why is evolution considered a characteristic of living organisms?

Evolution is considered a characteristic of living organisms because it is a process that occurs only in living organisms, and allows them to adapt to changing environments over time.

What is the definition of a living organism?

A living organism is an entity that is capable of carrying out life processes such as growth, reproduction, and responding to stimuli.

What are the 7 characteristics of living organisms?

The 7 characteristics of living organisms are: cellular organization, homeostasis, metabolism, responsiveness, reproduction, heredity, and evolution.

What is cellular organization?

Cellular organization is the process by which cells are organized into tissues, which then form organs and organ systems in multicellular organisms.

What is homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

What is metabolism?

Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms to convert nutrients into energy and other necessary molecules.

What is responsiveness?

Responsiveness is the ability of an organism to respond to stimuli in its environment.

What is reproduction?

Reproduction is the ability of an organism to produce offspring, either sexually or asexually.

What is heredity?

Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

What is evolution?

Evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over time through the process of natural selection.

How do living organisms differ from non-living objects?

Living organisms are characterized by their ability to carry out life processes, while non-living objects do not have this ability.

What is the smallest unit of life?

The smallest unit of life is the cell.

What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Unicellular organisms consist of only one cell, while multicellular organisms consist of multiple cells organized into tissues, organs, and organ systems.

What is an example of a living organism?

An example of a living organism is a dog.

What is an example of a non-living object?

An example of a non-living object is a rock.

Why is evolution considered a characteristic of living organisms?

Evolution is considered a characteristic of living organisms because it is a process that occurs only in living organisms, and allows them to adapt to changing environments over time.

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