7 Characteristics Of Life Flashcards
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2nd characteristic of life
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Energy use & metabolism
To maintain internal order, an organism needs energy. Energy is made with chemical reactions.
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1st characteristic of life
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Cell & Organization
Each cell can only do the job associated with its specific function.
Ex. Heart cell
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3rd characteristic of life
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Response to stimuli
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4th characteristic of life
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Regulation & homeostasis
Ex. Our body maintains a stable internal environment.
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5th characteristic of life
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Growth & development
Living things get larger and more complex over their life times.
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6th characteristic of life
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Reproduction
An organism produces more of its kind
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7th characteristic of life
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Biological evolution
The change of organisms over time.
