Characteristics of Life

Question 1

Cells

Answer 1

Living things are made of cells; cells are the basic unit of life

Question 2

DNA

Answer 2

Living things have genetic codes; characteristics of living things are passed onto the next generation

Question 3

Reproduce/reproduction

Answer 3

Living things produce offspring
Asexual - one parent
Sexual - two parents

Question 4

Grow

Answer 4

Living things grow and develop

Increase in size, mature over time, have a lifespan (live and die)

Question 5

Respond to stimuli

Answer 5

Sensitive and can react rapidly to surroundings
Living things react and respond

Question 6

Adapt over time

Answer 6

Change over a long period of time to better survive in an environment

Question 7

Energy

Answer 7

Either make their own food, eat other things or break down dead material
Living things need and use energy

Question 8

Internal balance

Answer 8

Homeostasis - when a body remains stable inside, regardless of outside conditions. Living things maintain and sustain