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 biological reason for shivering when stepping out into the cold?

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All living things maintain homeostasis

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Stimulus is

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a change that affects the activity of an organism.

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What is a common characteristic of all living things?

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All living things have cells

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The sum of all the chemical reactions in your body?

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metabolism

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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 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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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?

• respire (exchange gasses)
• excrete waste
• ability to move
• made of cells

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ability to move

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A paramecium will move away from direct light. This is an example of which characteristic of life?

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All living things respond to environmental stimuli