Question

characteristics of life
all living things.....
a) are made of cells b) contain dna c) use energy d) reproduce
e) grow and develop f) respond to the environment g) maintain homeostasis
for each organism, list the characteristics described.
the amoeba is a unicellular organism. it eats smaller organisms.
a plant bends toward the light. it uses the energy from the sun to grow new parts.
a jellyfish will sting any fish that gets near its tentacles. it will then consume and digest the fish.
a lizard moves to a rock to get warm in the sun. this helps it digest its morning meal.
a bacterium copies its dna before it divides to make more bacteria.
a caterpillar forms a cocoon on a branch and then emerges as a moth in a few days.

Explanation:

1. Amoeba: It is a unicellular organism (A - made of cells), it eats smaller organisms which means it uses energy (C - use energy).
2. Plant: Bending toward light is a response to the environment (F - respond to the environment), using energy from the sun to grow new parts shows it uses energy (C - use energy) and grows and develops (E - grow and develop).
3. Jellyfish: Stinging a fish that gets near its tentacles is a response to the environment (F - respond to the environment), consuming and digesting the fish shows it uses energy (C - use energy).
4. Lizard: Moving to a rock to get warm is a response to the environment (F - respond to the environment), and it helps with digestion which is related to using energy (C - use energy), also maintaining body - temperature for digestion is related to maintaining homeostasis (G - maintain homeostasis).
5. Bacterium: Copying its DNA before dividing shows it contains DNA (B - contain DNA) and reproduces (D - reproduce).
6. Caterpillar: Forming a cocoon and emerging as a moth shows it grows and develops (E - grow and develop).

Answer:

• Amoeba: A, C
• Plant: C, E, F
• Jellyfish: C, F
• Lizard: C, F, G
• Bacterium: B, D
• Caterpillar: E