Characteristics of Living Things

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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Living things are made of cells, grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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Do all living things need energy?

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Yes, all living things need energy to grow, reproduce, and carry out life processes.

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What does it mean for living things to respond to stimuli?

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It means that living things can react to changes in their environment.

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What is growth in living organisms?

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Growth refers to an increase in size or mass of an organism over time.

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What is reproduction in living things?

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Reproduction is the process by which living things produce new individuals of the same kind.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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How do plants respond to their environment?

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Plants respond to their environment by growing towards light and water sources.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What is homeostasis?

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