Characteristics of Life without Pro and Euk

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A molecule present in all living cells that contains the information determining the traits a living thing inherits and needs to live.

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DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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When you step out into the cold, your body shivers to maintain its temperature at 98.6°F.

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All living things maintain homeostasis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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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 use energy.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

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A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes.

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All living things adapt to their environment.

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What characteristic of living things is demonstrated by Tim's height increasing from 5'4" to 5'11" over three years?

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All living things grow.

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The roots of a plant grow towards a source of groundwater.

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All living things respond to their environment.

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What is a common characteristic of both multi-celled organisms like humans and single-celled organisms like amoebas?

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All living things have cells.

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Living things are made up of units called

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Cells

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Why are rocks not considered living?

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They are not made of cells.

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In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display all of the seven characteristics of living things.

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