Characteristics of Life

Question 1

CONTRAST: How were the designs of Pasteur’s and Redi’s experiments different?

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Redi experimented with rotting meat; Pasteur experimented with broth.

Question 2

2

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organ system

Question 3

3

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tissue

Question 4

4

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organ

Question 5

For each picture shown, choose the level of organization depicted.1

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cell

Question 6

Check every statement about cells that is true.

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Cells come in different shapes and sizes.; Cells are considered the basic structural unit of life.; Cells are found in every living thing.

Question 7

Check every statement about the use of energy by living things that is true.

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Plants perform chemical reactions that require energy.; Animals can receive their energy by consuming plants or other animals.

Question 8

Which characteristics does a laptop have?

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uses energy; responds to the environment

Question 9

Based on your response, is this computer living or nonliving?

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nonliving

Question 10

Identify the biotic factors in the environment shown. Check all that apply.

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people; grass; wooden kayak

Characteristics of Life Answers