Characteristics of Life

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What is the most basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What does multicellular mean?

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Made of many cells

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What best describes metabolism as a characteristic of life?

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The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life

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What do the DNA sequences of different organisms indicate?

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The nucleotides making up the genetic code are common to all organisms

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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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All

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What are the eight characteristics of life?

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1. Cellular organization 2. Metabolism 3. Homeostasis 4. Growth and development 5. Reproduction 6. Response to stimuli 7. Adaptation through evolution 8. Heredity

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is reproduction in living organisms?

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The process by which living organisms produce new individuals of the same kind.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA carries genetic information that determines the traits and functions of an organism.