Match Each Characteristic of Life with the Correct Descriptive Phrase

question 101

Multiple Choice

Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase.
-Exchange of gases between the organism and the environment

• A)Conductivity
• B)Excretion
• C)Growth
• D)Circulation
• E)Respiration
• F)Responsiveness
• G)Digestion
• H)Absorption
• I)Secretion
• J)Reproduction

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Definitions:

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in the tentacles of cnidarians such as jellyfish, used for capturing prey and defense through the release of toxins.

Cnidarian

Invertebrates existing as either a polyp or medusa, with two tissue layers and radial symmetry.

Muscle and Nerve Fibers

Specialized cells within the body, muscle fibers responsible for contraction and motion, and nerve fibers responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

Portuguese Man-of-War

A marine cnidarian known for its venomous tentacles, which it uses to capture prey.