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Q: Characteristics of an organism that enables it to function more effectively in its surroundings?
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What are characteristics affected by?

Just about ALL human (and living organism) characteristics are affected by genes.


Difference between stimulus and response?

A stimulus is a change in an organism's surroundings or body which causes it to respond. Hence, a response is an organism's reaction to a specific stimulus.


The flow chart below indicates the hierarchical levels of the Linnaean classification system.Which of the following organisms most likely share the most structural characteristics?

The flow chart below indicates the hierarchical levels of the Linnaean classification system. Organism A, Organism B, and Organism C are all classified within the Phylum Chordata. Organism A and Organism B can be further classified into Class Mammalia. Organism C, on the other hand, can be further classified into Class Aves. Which of the following is most likely true about the organisms discussed in the paragraph above? A. Organism A, Organism B, and Organism C all have the exact same structural and behavioral characteristics. B. Organism A, Organism B, and Organism C do not share any structural characteristics with one another. C. Organism B and Organism C share more behavioral characteristics with one another than they do with Organism A. D. Organism A and Organism B share more structural characteristics with one another


What is the smallest unit of an organism that has a specific function?

The smallest unit of an organism would be the epithelial cell I think... The function would be to protect or cover the body, I don't know okay!


What is considered a dormant organism?

An organism is considered dormant if one day, it can have the 8 characteristics of life. One example is eggs. If in the right conditions, it will become a chick. If not, then it will continue to be dormant, until the right conditions occur.