Characteristics of Life

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A molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the information that determines the traits a living thing inherits and needs to live.

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DNA

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What does your body do when you step out into the cold to maintain its temperature at 98.6F?

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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What characteristic of living things is demonstrated by green plants producing their own food through photosynthesis?

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All living things acquire and use energy

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What adaptation do camel eyelashes provide?

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All living things adapt to their environment

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What characteristic of living things is demonstrated by Tim's height increase from 5'4" to 5'11" over three years?

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All living things grow and develop

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The roots of a plant grow towards a source of ground water. What characteristic of living things does this demonstrate?

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All living things respond to environmental stimuli

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What is a key difference between a multi-celled organism and a single-celled organism like an amoeba?

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All living things are made of cells

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The sum of all the chemical reactions in your body?

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metabolism

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In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the characteristics of living things.

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all

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Which one is not a characteristic of living things?
Options: respire (exchange gasses), excrete waste, ability to move, made of cells

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ability to move