Characteristics of Life

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Redi experimented with rotting meat; Pasteur experimented with broth.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: cell

Question 3

Check every statement about cells that is true.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which characteristics does a laptop have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: uses energy; D: responds to the environment

Question 5

COMPARE: How were the outcomes of Pasteur’s and Redi’s experiments similar?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Both experiments showed that living things only come from living things.

Question 6

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: organ system

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: nonliving

Question 9

Which ones did you remember?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: have cells; B: use energy; C: reproduce; D: respond to the environment; E: grow and develop

Question 10

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: tissue

Characteristics of Life Answers