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Life Characteristics

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An oak tree dropping an acorn that eventually get buried and germinate into a new tree describes this characteristic of life.   All living things reproduce in some manner.  
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When you begin to sweat because you're hot, this is an example of which characteristic of life?   All living thing try to maintain homeostasis or balance.  
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When an animal's fur is raised when it senses danger, this is which characteristic of life?   All living thing respond to their environment  
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Things that are living or have once lived are known as this.   Biotic factors  
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A plant undergoing photosynthesis is an example of which characteristic of life?   All living organisms take in nutrients  
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What is true of the growth of all multi-cellular organisms?   Organisms grow and develop by producing more cells NOT BIGGER CELLS  
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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?   To turn nutrients into a form of energy the organism can use  
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A mouse running for safety from a hawk flying overhead would describe which characteristic of life?   All living things respond to their environment  
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If an object appears to grow and reproduce but is not made of cells, would it be considered alive?   No - for something to be alive it must show ALL seven characteristics of life. If it's missing just one - it would not be considered alive. Fire appears to grow and needs the nutrient oxygen but since it's NOT made of cells- it's not alive.  
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True or False - ALL living things must make their own food.   False - only plants can make their own food through the process of photosynthesis.  
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Why do living organisms take in nutrients?   To turn these nutrients into a usable form of energy through a process called cellular respiration.  
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