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8 Characteristics of Life |
Reproduction, Cells, Genetic Material, Evolution/Adaptation, Metabolism, Homeostasis, Response to Stimuli, Growth/Development |
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Reproduction |
Organisms make new organisms Sexual vs. Asexual (produces clones of parent) |
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Genetic Material |
Features carried by complex molecule (DNA) passed through reproduction |
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Cell |
Collection of living matter enclosed in a barrier. Smallest units of life. |
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Grow and Develop |
Grow means increase in size. Develop means organism changes over the course of its life (cells differentiate) |
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Metabolism |
Require materials (matter) and energy to function |
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Response to Stimuli |
React to changes in environment (temperature, humidity, light, gravity ect.) |
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Homeostasis |
Maintaining an internal balance (body temp., water levels, Ph levels ect.) |
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Evolution |
Change of a closely related group of organisms over time (individuals do not evolve they develop). |
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