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 is the reason your body shivers when you step out into the cold?

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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 use energy

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What adaptation do a camel's 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 their environment

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What is a common characteristic of both multi-celled organisms like humans and single-celled organisms like amoebas?

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All living things have cells

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Living things are made up of units called

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Cells

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.

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

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