Organism Characteristics Worksheet
Explore the fundamental characteristics that define living organisms, including cellular structure, metabolism, reproduction, and adaptation.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers the basic characteristics of living organisms.
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living organisms?
Ability to reproduce
Movement
Growth and development
Response to stimuli
2. What is the basic unit of structure and function in all known living organisms?
Organ
Tissue
Cell
Molecule
3. The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment is called .
4. Living organisms obtain and use energy through a process known as .
5. All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
True
False
6. Adaptation is the process by which organisms change over time in response to their environment.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between a unicellular and a multicellular organism.
8. Observe the image below of an animal cell. Label three organelles and briefly describe their function.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. All living things respond to changes in their environment, also known as .
10. The ability of organisms to produce offspring is called .