Question

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finish the sentence with one of the characteristics of living things. use the pictures as a guide.

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7. what are the bacteria cell, the worms, the frog, and the lion classified as?

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1. what is the organization of the cell from smallest to largest?

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1. why is a cell considered a living thing?

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1. what are three unicellular organisms that are living things mentioned in paragraph four?

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Explanation:

1. For items 1-6, match the image to the corresponding characteristic of living things:

• 1. (Sun/water): Need energy (from food/light/water)
• 2. (Earth/arrow): Respond to their environment
• 3. (Seedling growing): Grow and develop
• 4. (Bird feeding chicks): Reproduce
• 5. (Clock): Have a life cycle
• 6. (Cell): Are made of cells

1. Item7: These are all organisms made of cells, so they are living things.
2. Item8: Follow the standard biological hierarchy of cellular organization.
3. Item9: A cell meets all core criteria for living things.
4. Item10: Common unicellular organisms taught in basic biology are used here.

Answer:

1. All living things need energy/matter to survive
2. All living things respond to their environment
3. All living things grow and develop
4. All living things reproduce
5. All living things have a life span
6. All living things are made of cells
7. They are classified as living things (organisms)
8. Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
9. A cell is considered a living thing because it can perform all the basic functions of life, including obtaining energy, growing, reproducing, and responding to its environment.
10. Bacteria, amoeba, and paramecium