Question

amoeba sisters – characteristics of life

1. what are living organisms made of?

one or more cells

1. what does unicellular mean?

an organism that consists of only one cell

1. what does multicellular mean?

an organism made of multiple cells working together

1. organisms can be made of many __________, which could be arranged into ________, which can make up ________. organs can be part of an __________
2. what is homeostasis?

the process by which living organisms maintain a relatively stable and constant internal environment despite changes in the external world

1. give 2 examples of maintaining homeostasis.

• body temp
• blood sugar

Explanation:

1. Living organisms are composed of one or more cells. This is a fundamental characteristic of life.
2. Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell.
3. Multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells working together.
4. Organisms can be made of many cells which can be organized into tissues, tissues into organs, and organs can be part of an organ - system.
5. Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite external changes.
6. Body temperature and blood - sugar level are examples of physiological processes where the body maintains homeostasis.

Answer:

1. One or more cells
2. An organism that consists of only one cell
3. An organism made of multiple cells working together
4. Cells; Tissues; Organs; Organ - system
5. The process by which living organisms maintain a relatively stable and constant internal environment despite changes in the external world
6. Body temp; Blood sugar