Lecture 1: Seven characteristics of living organisms Flashcards by Lorena Abad | Brainscape

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Composed of cells

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smallest units of life, they come from preexisting cells

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Unique molecular composition

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nucleic acids, proteins

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Respond to external environment

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Maintains homeostasis

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self-controlled of external environment

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Requires energy and raw materials

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Grows and reproduces

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capable of adapting and evolve

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