Caractheristics of living things. Levels of organisation. Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 properties of life?
A
1: Cellular organization.
2: Ordered complexity.
3: Sensitivity/interaction.
4: Growth, development, and reproduction.
5: Energy utilization.
6: Homeostasis.
7: Evolutionary adaptation.
2
Q
What is cellular organization?
A
Living things must possess at least one cell. Can be unicellular or multicellular.
3
Q
What are colonial organisms?
A
Unicellular organisms that work together “as a team.”
4
Q
What is the ordered complexity?
A
Atoms/molecules
