Characteristics of Life Scenarios WBHS SCI

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What are the characteristics of life?

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The characteristics of life include: 1) All living things are made of cells, 2) All living things reproduce, 3) All living things grow and develop, 4) All living things obtain and use energy, 5) All living things respond to their environment, 6) All living things maintain homeostasis.

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What does it mean for living things to maintain homeostasis?

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Homeostasis refers to the ability of living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals), while abiotic factors are non-living components (e.g., water, temperature, minerals).

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What is reproduction in living organisms?

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Reproduction is the biological process by which new individual organisms are produced, either sexually or asexually.

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What does it mean for living things to respond to their environment?

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Living things can detect and respond to changes in their environment, such as light, temperature, and sound.

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What is the role of energy in living organisms?

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Living organisms require energy to perform vital functions such as growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis.

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What is cellular composition in living organisms?

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All living things are composed of one or more cells, which are the basic units of life.

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What is growth in the context of living organisms?

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Growth refers to the increase in size and mass of an organism, which can occur through cell division and differentiation.

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What is the significance of the term 'abiotic'?

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Abiotic refers to non-living factors in an environment, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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How do living things obtain energy?

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Living things obtain energy through various means, such as photosynthesis in plants and consumption of food in animals.