Briefly describe the basic characteristics that all living things on Earth have in common.

Give an example of how structure and function are related in an organism.

The process in which organisms produce energy from food into ATP is called _____.

Define the term polysaccharide and give an example.

Somatic cells of multicellular organisms that reproduce sexually are ______.

Name the characteristics shared by living things.

Identify the characteristics shared by all living organisms.

In general, greater biodiversity exists closer to Earth's equator than in areas closer to Earth's poles. What does this mean in terms of the number of species that are found in these regions?

The Changing Limitations of Science. Refer back to “Extraordinary Claims: We Can Never Learn the Compostion of Stars,” and discuss how new discoveries can change the apparent limitations of science. Today, other questions seem beyond the reach of science, such as the question of how life began on Earth. Do you think such questions will ever be answerable through science? Defend your opinion.

The prefix homeo-comes from a Greek word that means "same." The suffix -stasis comes from a Greek word that means "stoppage," or "standstill." How are these definitions related to the meaning of homeostasis?

All of the features are true of science except A. deals with the natural world B. collects and organizes information C. explores the supernatural

The prefix bio- means "life." How does this meaning relate to the definitions of terms that contain the prefix bio-?

In the following sentences, underline the participle once and the word it modifies twice. The growing children constantly needed larger shoes.

What is the most important safety rule for you to follow in the laboratory?