Characteristics of Life Review

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What is evolution?

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The process through which species change over time through adaptations and natural selection.

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What does it mean for an organism to respond to stimuli?

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It refers to how living things react to changes in their environment.

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Define metabolism.

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The combination of chemical reactions in an organism that build up or break down materials for energy.

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What is the significance of energy use in living organisms?

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All living things use energy to grow, develop, and carry out life processes.

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What is an omnivore?

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An animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. Made of cells 2. Reproduce 3. Grow and develop 4. Use energy 5. Respond to stimuli 6. Maintain homeostasis 7. Evolve over time.

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What does it mean for living things to grow and develop?

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It refers to the process of increasing in size and maturing over time.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in plants?

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It is the process by which green plants produce their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is a herbivore?

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An animal that primarily eats plants.