Characteristics of Living Things

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What do living things use energy for?

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To do things like grow, heal and digest.

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All living organisms are made up of ____.

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Cells

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Living things do all the following EXCEPT:

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They do not change.

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What is the best example of a response to change?

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You move your hand away from a hot surface when you touch it.

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A ___________ organism is made of only one cell.

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unicellular

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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 is the process by which living things grow and develop?

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Growth and development involve changes in size, shape, and function.

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What is a stimulus?

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A change in the environment that causes a response in an organism.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of one cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of many cells.

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What is reproduction in living things?

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