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What is one key characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things?
What is one key characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things?
Living things have an orderly structure.
Why are cells considered the basic units of life?
Why are cells considered the basic units of life?
Cells are the fundamental units of structure, function, and reproduction in all living organisms.
Explain how living things utilize energy.
Explain how living things utilize energy.
Living things use energy to carry out vital processes like growth, development, and reproduction.
What role does DNA play in living organisms?
What role does DNA play in living organisms?
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How do living organisms demonstrate adaptation and evolution?
How do living organisms demonstrate adaptation and evolution?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Life
- Earth is the only known planet to harbor life.
- Orderly Structures: One defining feature of living things is their organized structure.
- Organic Molecules: Living organisms are composed of organic molecules, the building blocks of life.
- Cellular Organization: All living things are made up of cells, the basic unit of life responsible for structure, function, and reproduction.
- Energy Utilization: Living things require energy to carry out life processes.
- Irritability: Living organisms respond to stimuli in their environment.
- Development: All living things grow and develop throughout their lifespan.
- Reproduction: Living organisms create offspring to ensure the continuation of their species.
- DNA Inheritance: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) carries the genetic information passed from parents to offspring.
- Evolution and Adaptation: Living things evolve and adapt to their surroundings over time.
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Test your understanding of the key characteristics that define living organisms. This quiz covers fundamental concepts such as cellular organization, energy utilization, and reproduction. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp the principles that govern life on Earth.
