Question

1. read each of the statements below and choose which characteristic of life is best being represented. each letter will be used once.

a. organization
b. dna
c. reproduction
d. growth
e. energy
f. response
g. regulation
h. adaptation

1. trees produce seeds that grow into new trees.
2. rattlesnakes have venom that helps them to capture prey and to defend themselves from predators.
3. each child has a combination of traits from their mother and father because they receive genetic material from both parents.
4. a cow grazes on grass in a pasture.
5. the human body consists of around 30 trillion cells, which form tissues and organs.
6. polar bears have specialized fur that helps maintain the bears body temperature in cold temperatures.
7. over the course of nine months, a single cell develops into a baby.
8. a plant grows toward the sun.

Explanation:

1. Organization - A human body is made of many cells forming tissues and organs, showing organization.
2. Reproduction - Trees produce seeds that grow into new trees, which is reproduction.
3. Adaptation - Rattlesnakes have venom to capture prey and defend, an adaptation.
4. Energy - A cow grazing on grass is obtaining energy.
5. Regulation - Polar bears have specialized fur to maintain body - temperature in cold, showing regulation.
6. Growth - Over nine months, a single cell develops into a baby, indicating growth.
7. Response - A plant growing toward the sun is a response to light.
8. DNA - Each child has a combination of traits from parents due to DNA inheritance.

Answer:

1. A. organization
2. C. reproduction
3. G. adaptation
4. E. energy
5. H. regulation
6. D. growth
7. F. response
8. B. DNA