The seven characteristics of life Flashcards
1
Q
made of cells and those cells contain DNA
A
Multicellular and unicellular organisms with their own genetic information
2
Q
Can metabolize
A
Break down food for energy
3
Q
Responds to stimuli
A
Can react to other biotic and abiotic factors
4
Q
Can reproduce
A
Can create offspring of itself either sexually or asexually
5
Q
Can grow and develop
A
Can get larger and become more complex over time
6
Q
Ability to change over time (to evolve)
A
Small changes in the DNA of an organism over time which changes the organisms appearance and development
