Characteristics of Life Biology

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What is one characteristic of life that all living things exhibit?

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Every living thing changes and grows.

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How many characteristics of life must an organism exhibit to be considered a living thing?

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All of them.

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What are all living organisms made up of?

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Cells.

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What are the microscopic structures that make up living things called?

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Cells.

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Which experiment best demonstrates the growth characteristic of life?

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Measuring the increase in height of a seedling over time.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell.

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What do we call organisms that are made up of one cell?

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Unicellular organisms.

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What do we call organisms that are made up of multiple cells?

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Multicellular organisms.

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What is metabolism in the context of living organisms?

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.