Characteristics of Living Things

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What is homeostasis?

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

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism refers to the combination of chemical reactions that occur within an organism to build up or break down materials for energy.

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How many cells must an organism have to be considered living?

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An organism must have 1 or more cells to be considered living.

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Why are rocks not considered living things?

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Rocks are not considered living because they are not made of cells.

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What is the process by which green plants produce their own food?

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Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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

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What is the significance of cells in living organisms?

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Cells are the basic unit of life; all living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

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What does it mean for living things to use energy?

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Living things use energy to perform various life processes, such as growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the role of stimuli in living organisms?

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Stimuli are changes in the environment that living organisms respond to, helping them adapt and survive.

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What is reproduction in living organisms?

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Reproduction is the biological process by which living organisms produce new individuals of the same species.