The Basis of life

Question 1

5 common characteristics needed to be alive

Answer 1

1. Need energy
2. Produce waste
3. . Reproduce
4. Respond and adapt to environment
5. Grow

Question 2

Aristotle

Answer 2

Greek philosopher

384-322 B.C.E.

Question 3

Aristotle/maggot-infested meat

Answer 3

• Spontaneous generation
• also known as abiogenesis
• living things arose out of non-living matter

Question 4

Abiogenesis def

Answer 4

A - opposite
Bio - living
Genesis - to create
Living things arise form non-living matter

Question 5

Biogenesis def

Answer 5

Bio- living
Genesis- to create
Living things come from other living things