AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which ones are characteristics of life? Select all that apply
A
organism grow and develop
B
movement
C
obtains and uses energy
D
organisms adapts
E
not made of cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These characteristics are reproduction, heredity, cellular organization, growth and development, response to stimuli, adaptation through evolution, homeostasis, and metabolism. Something must have all 8 of these traits to be considered a living thing.

Detailed explanation-2: -It produces offspring. It maintains homeostasis. It has complex chemistry. It consists of cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The seven characteristics what makes an organism living are: Environmental responses, cells, change and growth, reproduction, having complex chemistry, and homeostasis and energy processing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Big Ideas: All living things have certain traits in common: Cellular organization, the ability to reproduce, growth & development, energy use, homeostasis, response to their environment, and the ability to adapt.

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