Characteristics of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What are the eight characteristics of life?
A
Use Energy
Made of cells
Contains DNA
Grow and Develop
Evolve
Reproduce
Maintains Homeostasis
Responds to Stimuli
2
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
The body balancing internal conditions despite external conditions
3
Q
What is an example of homeostasis?
A
Sweating
4
Q
What characteristics of life do viruses have?
A
They can evolve and they have genetic material
5
Q
What characteristics of life do viruses not have?
A
they can’t grow, produce energy, they don’t have cells, and they don’t have metabolism
6
Q
What are the major differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
A
Prokaryotes-unicellular
eukaryotes-often multi-celled organisms
