Characteristics of Life
Vocabulary
Classifying Organisms
Microscopes
Random/Throwback
100
In order for something to be considered "alive", it must have ALL SIX characteristics of life, T or F?
True. If it only has 5, it isn't alive.
100
An organism's ability to keep internal conditions the same even when the external conditions change is called _________.
Homeostasis.
100
Which has more organisms in it (which is bigger), a DOMAIN or a KINGDOM?
Domain.
100
What kind of microscope uses a magnetic field to focus a beam of electrons onto or through a sample?
Electron microscope
100
In the 1600's, Anton van Leeuwenhoek invented __________.
The first microscope.
200
Which characteristic of life involves an organism making more of itself so the species can continue?
Reproduction.
200
What is a group of organisms that have similar traits and can reproduce to create offspring?
Species.
200
Which has more organisms in it (which is bigger), a GENUS or a SPECIES?
Genus.
200
Which kind of microscope is a light microscope with more than one lens? DOUBLE POINTS if you can name the two lenses.
Compound microscope / Ocular, Objective lenses
200
In an experiment, which variable are we MEASURING?
Dependent variable.
300
Give an example of "Response to Stimuli"
Ex: Lights go on, you squint your eyes.
300
A ________________ is a set of descriptions arranged in pairs that help you ID an organism.
Dichotomous key.
300
What is the name of the branched diagram that shows relationships between organisms, including common ancestors?
Cladogram.
300
If you want to see the surface of an object, would you use a Scanning Electron Microscope or a Transmission Electron Microscope?
Scanning. Surface=Scanning, SS.
300
What is the smallest unit of life?
A cell.
400
All living things require ____________ (which we get from our food).
Energy
400
An organism made of only one cell is ____________. An organism made of two or more cells is ______________.
Unicellular Multicellular
400
How many Domains are there?
3- Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
400
Put these microscopes in order from SMALLEST magnification to GREATEST magnification: Electron microscope, Light microscope, Compound microscope.
LM, CM, EM
400
A __________ is one possible answer to your question that can be tested.
Hypothesis.
500
What are the 6 Characteristics of Life?
1. Organization 2. Growth and Development 3. Reproduction 4. Homeostasis 5. Response to Stimuli 6. Use of Energy
500
What is the naming system that gives every organism a two-word scientific name?
Binomial nomenclature.
500
Put the following in order from biggest (most # organisms) to smallest (least # organisms): Kingdom, Species, Genus, Domain
Domain, Kingdom, Genus, Species (DKGS)
500
What is the difference between MAGNIFICATION and RESOLUTION?
Magnification makes something look bigger. Resolution is how clear the image is.
500
What do we call things that have all 6 characteristics of life? Hint: It's a vocab word.
Organisms.
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