Test: Characteristics of Living Organisms - JAMB MCQ

Reproduction is a fundamental characteristic of living organisms that allows them to produce offspring and ensure the continuation of their species.

Living organisms have the ability to adapt and respond to changes in their environment through various mechanisms, such as behavior and physiological adaptations.

Homeostasis refers to the ability of living organisms to maintain a relatively stable internal environment, despite changes in the external environment.

Bacteria are living organisms that exhibit characteristics such as reproduction, growth, metabolism, and response to stimuli.

Organization is a characteristic of living organisms that refers to the hierarchical arrangement of cells into specialized structures, including tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to acquire, transform, store, and use energy for various functions and activities.

Growth in living organisms refers to an increase in size or number of cells, leading to an overall increase in body size or the number of individuals in the case of unicellular organisms.

Irritability, or the ability to respond to external stimuli, is a characteristic of living organisms that allows them to react to changes in their environment.

Regeneration is a characteristic of living organisms that allows for the repair and replacement of damaged or lost body parts, enabling them to restore their original form and function.

Rocks are non-living objects as they do not possess the characteristics of living organisms, such as growth, reproduction, metabolism, and response to stimuli.