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Living Things: Similarities and Characteristics

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What do all living things have in common?

They are all made up of cells (correct)

They are all similar in shape

They are all the same color

They are all big

What happens to cells in most living things over time?

They stay the same

They disappear

They shrink

They multiply (correct)

Why do living things need food?

To change color

To grow smaller

To have energy to keep going (correct)

To stay awake

What happens to waste in the body?

It gets rid of naturally by the body Signup and view all the answers

Why do living things reproduce?

To make new, smaller versions of themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is respiration?

Breathing in and out Signup and view all the answers

What are the building blocks of life?

Cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of all living things?

They can all grow Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of getting rid of waste in the body?

To keep the body healthy Signup and view all the answers

Why is respiration important for living things?

To get gases into the body Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of Living Things

All living things, including cacti and elephants, have certain characteristics in common.

Cells and Growth

Living things are made up of small cells, known as the building blocks of life.
Cells multiply over time, causing living things to grow.
Cells can also repair damaged parts of living things.

Food and Waste

Living things, including animals, plants, and mushrooms, need food for energy.
Without food, living things can feel tired and lethargic.
Living things produce waste, such as food waste, excess water, gases, and heat, which needs to be eliminated.

Reproduction

All living things reproduce, making new, smaller versions of themselves.
Reproduction ensures that a species does not become extinct.
Reproduction can occur through eggs or seeds.

Exchanging Gases

Living things need to respire, or breathe, to get gases like oxygen into the body.
Respiration includes releasing unneeded gases, like carbon dioxide.
The more active a living thing is, the more gases it needs, and the more it needs to respire.