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Living Things
Characteristics of Living Things
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cells, all organisms are made of cells | Cells are the basic unit of structure and function for all living things |
| Reproduce, All organisms reproduce | Organism of the same species can reproduce and create new organisms in their species |
| DNA, All organisms have DNA | DNA is often referred to as the code of life |
| Grow and develop, All organisms grow and develop | To grow is to change in size while to develop is to change in shape and form |
| Obtain, all organisms obtain material and use energy | Producers, or autotrophs, are plants or any other organisms that can make their own food sources. Consumers, or heterotrophs , must consume another organism for food |
| Respond, All organisms respond to a stimulus | A stimulus-response is like a cause-effect relationship. The stimulus causes a response. |
| Homeostasis, All organisms are looking for homeostasis | Homeostasis is the process where systems try to reach a steady state or balance. However, organisms are never able to reach a perfect balance. |
| Evolve, All living things evolve | Evolution is gradual accumulation of adaptations that, over time, help a population survive and be able to produce new offspring that can survive and reproduce |
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