Characteristics Of Life Flashcards

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1
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All living things are made of _

A

Cells

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2
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What are 2 kinds of cells ?

A

Eukaryotic : has a nucleus

Prokaryotic : no nucleus

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3
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What is maintaining internal conditions ?

A

Homeostasis

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4
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All living things respond to the _

A

environment

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5
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All living things __

A

Reproduce

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6
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What are the two different ways to reproduce called ?

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Asexually: one parent , on cell
Sexually: two parents , two cells

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7
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All living things _ and _

A

Grow and develop

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8
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All living things _ and _ which is called metabolism

A

Obtain and use energy

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9
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All living things contain __ __ DNA/ RNA

A

Genetic material

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10
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What are the 7 characteristics of life ?

A
CHARGED 
Cells ( made of cells )
Homeostasis
Adapt to the environment 
Reproduce
Grow and develop
Energy ( obtain and use )
DNA/ RNA ( genetic information. )
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11
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Can a living thing be considered living if it ‘s dead ?

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Yes , a living thing can be alive or dead ( dead meaning it was once alive )

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