L1 LIFE PROPERTIES

Question 2

Name the 7 properties of life.

Answer 2

1. Order/cells
2. Regulation
3. Energy processing
4. Growth & development
5. Reproduction
6. Response to stimuli/env.
7. Evolution

Question 3

What is meant by “Order” as a property of life?

Answer 3

Order refers to the highly organized and coordinated structures found in all living organisms. Each cell is made up of many molecules, and each organism has 1 or more cells with a specific order and function.

Question 4

What is meant by “regulation” as a property of life?

Answer 4

Regulation refers to an organism’s ability to maintain homeostasis.

Question 5

Define homeostasis.

Answer 5

Homeostasis is an organism’s ability to regulate, adjust and/or control their internal environment with the goal of maintaining equilibrium.