CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE Flashcards
Understanding these traits helps us
to distinguish living organisms from
non-living matter. What is it?
Characteristics of Life
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
It is a single cell.
Unicellular
Consists of two or more cells
Multi cellular
This is crucial for growth,
reproduction, and response to
the environment.
Cellular Organization
This process involves
energy transformation and the
utilization of nutrients for
growth, repair, and maintenance,
enabling organisms to sustain
life.
Metabolism
This process involves
energy transformation and the
utilization of nutrients for
growth, repair, and maintenance,
enabling organisms to sustain
life.
Metabolism
This involves a series of changes that
an organism experiences from its inception to
maturity.
Growth and Development
It is is a vital characteristic of life, allowing
organisms to produce offspring.
Reproduction
What are the 2 types of Reproduction?
Sexual and Asexual
This characteristic enables them to react to changes,
ensuring survival.
Response to Stimuli
It refers to the ability of
living organisms to maintain a
stable internal environment despite
external changes.
Homeostasis
It is a key characteristic
that allows organisms to evolve
over time.
Adaptation
This process is driven by factors such as genetic variation and environmental pressures, leading to the diversity of life we see today.
Evolutionary History
This
complexity is essential for the
functioning and interaction of
biological systems, demonstrating
the intricacy of life.
Complexity and Order
