The Characteristics of Life
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This document outlines the eight major characteristics of life, including the universal genetic code, growth and development, responses to stimuli, reproduction, ability to maintain homeostasis (internal environment), metabolism, cellular makeup, and evolution. It is likely part of a larger biology curriculum. A keystone question also appears which deals with how living things respond to their environment.
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The Characteristics of Life What are the Characteristics of life? 8 Major Characteristics Living things are based on a universal genetic code Living things grow and develop Living things respond to their environment Living things reproduce Living things maint...
The Characteristics of Life What are the Characteristics of life? 8 Major Characteristics Living things are based on a universal genetic code Living things grow and develop Living things respond to their environment Living things reproduce Living things maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis) Living things get and use material and energy (metabolism) Living things are made up of cells Living things evolve Living things are based on a universal genetic code The universal genetic code in all living organisms is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Living things grow and develop Living things respond to their environment Living things respond to stimuli in their environment. A stimulus is something in which a living thing reacts Reproduction Living things reproduce Sexual Reproduction – when 2 Asexual Reproduction – when a parent cells come together to form single living thing makes offspring the first cell exactly the same as itself Living things maintain a stable internal environment Homeostasis - when internal conditions within a organism are kept within Living things get and use material and energy Metabolism – the building up or breaking down of materials Living things are made up of cells Living things evolve Keystone Question Which of the following characteristics of living things explains why birds fly south for the winter? A. Living things respond to their environment B. Living things maintain homeostasis C. Living things are made of cells D. Living things are based on a universal genetic code
