Characteristics of Life
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
Name one thing all living things need to survive
Water, food, living space, or homeostasis
What is the process of grouping things based on similarities called?
Classification
What tool is used to observe microorganisms?
Microscope
What are the “powerhouses” of the cell? Mighty Mighty?
Mitochondria
What does homeostasis help living things do?
Maintain stable internal conditions
What do plants use to make their own food?
Sunlight
Who developed the modern naming system for organisms?
Carolus Linnaeus
What type of organism needs a host cell to reproduce?
Virus
What organelle controls all cell activities?
Nucleus
What is something that causes a reaction in an organism called?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Stimulus
What are animals that eat other organisms called?
Consumers
What is the largest group called when classifying organisms?
Domain
What are single-celled organisms without a nucleus called?
Prokaryote
What green organelle performs photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What must all living things be able to do to be considered alive?
Grow, reproduce, respond, use energy, made of cells, have chemicals
What is the idea that life could come from nonliving matter called?
Spontaneous generation
What is the correct way to write a scientific name?
Genus and Species
Name one way microorganisms are helpful.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Decompose, make food, fix nitrogen, make medicine
What cell part controls what comes in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
Unicellular = one cell; Multicellular = many cells working together
What process helps living things stay balanced even when the environment changes?
Homeostasis
What is a dichotomous key used for?
Identifying organisms using yes/no questions
Name one way microorganisms can be harmful.
Cause disease, spoil food, infections
Describe what cytoplasm is and where is it found?