Characteristics of Living things

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All living organisms are made up of ____.

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Cells

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Term used to describe all the chemical reactions in a living thing.

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metabolism

Front

A plant growing towards a light source is an example of what?

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responding to a stimuli

Front

What is the parent's voice considered when infants smile upon hearing it?

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stimulus

Front

The basic unit of life is called a (n)

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cell

Front

Which characteristic of living things explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you age?

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living things grow and develop

Front

Which characteristic of life does the presence of DNA in all cells best describe?

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living things are based on a universal genetic code

Front

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

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All living things maintain homeostasis

Front

What adaptation do camels have to protect their eyes?

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All living things adapt to their environment

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What is a common characteristic of all living things?

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All living things have cells