Characteristics of Life Flashcards
1
Q
Cells
A
All living things are made of cells
Prokaryotic: no nucleus
Eukaryotic: nucleus
2
Q
Reproduction
A
All living things reproduce
3
Q
Genetic material
A
All living things have DNA making up a universal code
4
Q
Metabolism
A
All living things obtain and use energy
5
Q
Homeostasis
A
All living things must have internal balance (temp, pH, reaction to foreign molecules)
6
Q
Grow and develop
A
All living things must grow in size and develop in complexity
7
Q
Evolve
A
Adapt or change
8
Q
Respond to environment
A
All living things must sense and react to changes in the environment
9
Q
Acronym?
A
CDRGMHER