Characteristics of Life 2020

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What is a characteristic of life that states living things are composed of one or more cells?

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All living things are made up of cells, which are the basic units of life.

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What characteristic of life explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you get older?

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You grow and develop.

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What is true for all living things?

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All living things grow.

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Which characteristic of life refers to the ability of organisms to maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis.

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What is the process by which living things respond to their environment?

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Living things react to changes in their surroundings.

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What do we call the characteristic of life that involves the intake and use of energy?

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Living things need energy to perform various functions.

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What is the term for the process by which living things produce offspring?

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Reproduction.

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What characteristic of life is demonstrated by an amoeba regulating water intake?

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Maintaining a stable internal environment.

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What do we call the genetic information contained in the cells of living organisms?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid).

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What is the characteristic of life that involves the organization of cells into complex structures?

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Organization.