Characteristics of Life Flashcards

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1
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How many characteristics of life are there?

A

8

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2
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Biology

A

the study of life

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3
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Living things are based on a ____ code

A

genetic code (DNA)

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4
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Living things grow and _____

A

develop

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5
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Living things respond to _____

A

stimuli

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6
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Living things _____

A

reproduce

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7
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Living things maintain _____

A

homeostasis

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8
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Living things ____ and ____ energy

A

obtain and use

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9
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Metabolism

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the chemical reactions that happen to break down materials

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10
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Living things are made up of ____

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cells

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11
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As a group, living things can _____ overtime

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evolve

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