CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE PRACTICE

Use the word bank to match the term with the characteristics of life examples. Each term will be used only once.

Word Bank:
A. Cells
B. Homeostasis
C. Adapt & Evolve
D. Reproduce
E. Metabolize
F. Respond to Stimuli
G. DNA
H. Grow & Develop

1. An earthworm turns away from light. ___
2. A bear hibernates in the winter. ___
3. A caterpillar builds a cocoon and transforms into a butterfly. ___
4. E. Coli is considered a living organism even though it is single-celled. ___
5. A dog pants in hot weather to maintain an internal body temperature. ___
6. An oak tree, scorpion, and hippopotamus all contain genetic information in their cells. ___
7. Male and female penguins mate to create more offspring. ___
8. Starfish eat small clams and worms, their body processes these nutrients to survive. ___

Answers:
1. F. Respond to Stimuli
2. C. Adapt & Evolve
3. H. Grow & Develop
4. A. Cells
5. B. Homeostasis
6. G. DNA
7. D. Reproduce
8. E. Metabolize