Characteristics of Life and Microscope Test Corrections
1. Define homeostasis:
2. List the two type of cells living things are composed of (write down two letters on your
paper) (2 points):
3. List the correct order for the organization patterns of life.
4. Define Catabolism
5. Define Anabolism
6. Which of these is not an example or the body maintaining homeostasis?
A. Emergence of an evolutionary adaptation
B. Red blood cells delivering oxygen
C. Insulin production in the pancreas
D. Lungs absorbing oxygen
7. Define Differentiation:
8. The inheritance of adaptations over time is_____________.
9. What are the two ways organisms reproduce?
10. List all six characteristics of life.
Label the following diagram of the microscope with the appropriate parts.
Which microscope parts are responsible for focusing?
____________________________
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Which microscope part is responsible for adjusting the light? ____________________________
What happens to the image of the letter “e” if you place it right-side up on the stage of
the microscope?
Complete the following chart below:
Magnification of Eyepiece
Magnification of Objectives
10 X
(lowest objective)
10 X
(middle objective)
40 X
(highest objective)
Total Magnification