Chapter 1~DNA, Cells and Living Things

Question 1

Characteristics of living things

Answer 1

Must change over time.
Must consume energy.
Must respond to stimuli.
Must be able to adapt to environment.
Must be able to reproduce.
Must be made of cells.

Question 2

What is DNA?

Answer 2

DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid) is a self replicating material in all living organisms.

Question 3

Why is DNA important?

Answer 3

DNA is important because it’s what give our cells proteins. And it distinguishes us from different people.

Question 4

Specialization

Answer 4

Something that serves a purpose for the parts of your body.

Question 5

How to use a microscope

Answer 5

To figure out magnification you you multiply by 10.

Question 6

Cell theory

Answer 6

All living things are made of cells.
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.
All cells are produced from other cells.

Question 7

Functions and structures

Answer 7

1. The structure of a living thing is determined by the amazing variety of ways its cells are out together.
2. A organisms function are the process that enable it to live grow and reproduce.