Characteristics Of Living Things

Question 1

Cell

Answer 1

Basic unit of structure and function in all living things.

Question 2

Reproduction

Answer 2

Reproduction is done either sexually or asexually.

Organisms reproduce to make new offspring so their species live for further generations.

Question 3

Offspring

Answer 3

A new organism produced by the same species.

Question 4

Asexual reproduction

Answer 4

Reproduction with only one parent. Most common in plants like strawberries.

Question 5

Sexual reproduction

Answer 5

Two organisms making offspring using one male sperm and one female egg.

Question 6

Unicellular

Answer 6

Made of one cell.

Question 7

Multi-cellular

Answer 7

Made of more than one cell.

Question 8

Homeostasis

Answer 8

A process organisms use to keep internal conditions stable.

Question 9

Metabolism

Answer 9

Processing food to obtain chemical energy.

Question 10

Adaption

Answer 10

A change that allows an individual to be more successful in their environment.

Question 11

Evolve

Answer 11

A genetic change (sometimes called a mutation) to a population/species over time.

Question 12

Autotroph

Answer 12

Make their own food using sun energy. (AKA. Photosynthesis)

Question 13

Heterotroph

Answer 13

Obtain energy by consuming other organisms like plants and animals.