What is an organism?
What do we call a living thing that can grow and reproduce?
an organism
What process do living organisms use to extract nutrient gasses from their environment?
Respiration
What is a characteristic that applies to some but not to all living organisms?
Movement (some organisms, like plants, do not move)
What do organisms get from consuming food/nutrients?
energy
What type of organism is made up of only one cell?
A unicellular organism
A unicellular organism
What is the process called when living organisms respond to changes in their environment?
Response to stimuli or stimulation
Which of these is NOT a function of living organisms?
a. rusting
b. respiration
c. reproduction
rusting
What do we call the stuff all organisms need to get rid of?
waste
What do we call organisms that can make their own food?
Producers (autotrophs)
What is it called when an organism maintains a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis
What characteristic does a computer NOT have?
Growth
Every organism lives in a __________ that can fulfill its needs
environment
What is the term for organisms that are made up of many cells?
Multicellular organisms
What do living organisms release as a byproduct of respiration (think breathing)?
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Which of the following is NOT a living thing?
A) A tree
B) A mushroom
C) A rock
D) A butterfly
C) A rock
What are the features called that allow an organism to live in its environment?
adaptations
What is the scientific study of living organisms called?
Biology
What is the term for the ability of an organism to adapt to its environment over time?
Evolution
Which characteristic is NOT required for something to be considered a living organism?
A) The ability to grow and develop
B) The ability to respond to stimuli
C) The ability to move from place to place
D) The ability to reproduce
C) The ability to move from place to place
What is a a suitable environment for a paramecia?
Fresh water or moist soil