Characteristics of Living Things

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An organism made of one cell is called

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unicellular

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The scientific name for something living is a(an)

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organism

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A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

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All living things reproduce

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A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm

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responding to its environment

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What is the most basic unit of life?

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cell

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. Made of cells 2. Reproduce 3. Respond to stimuli 4. Grow and develop 5. Use energy 6. Maintain homeostasis

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What is homeostasis?

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

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What does it mean for living things to grow?

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Living things increase in size and complexity over time.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

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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.