1) How is a living organism different from a rock? Can you think of any other qu

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1) How is a living organism different from a rock? Can you think of any other qualities that would differentiate a living from non-living organism?

2) Describe the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

3) Choose one of the following topics and write a short description:

i. How does the body maintains a constant pH?

ii. Why is the cell membrane semi-permeable?

iii. Who is Carl Linnaeus, and how did his work affect our understanding of living organisms?

4) How will learning about the topics of this course benefit you in your future career?

Explanation / Answer

I shall answer the first question as all questions are different and unrelated.

Living organisms require energy for sustaining their life. They can grow and reproduce. They show movement. They respond to stimuli and adapt to the environment. They are made up of cells. A cell is the structural and functional unit of life.

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