Flashcards: Characteristics of LIfe

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A _____ is something in the environment that causes an organism to respond.

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stimulus

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When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...

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growth and development

Front

What molecule is responsible for the universal genetic code in living things?

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DNA

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Maintaining a stable internal environment is called

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homeostasis

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Every organism must pass on its ________________, stored in DNA.

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genetic code

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Characteristic of green plants producing their own food through photosynthesis.

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All living things use energy

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Identify the characteristic: a caterpillar hibernates in a cocoon and emerges as a butterfly.

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All living things grow and develop

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Your body shivers when you are cold. This is because of the concept of...

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homeostasis

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The roots of a plant grow towards a source of ground water.

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All living things respond to their environment

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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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