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Living Things
Characteristics of Living Things
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell | smallest unit of living things |
| energy | ability to do work |
| respond | react to a stimulus |
| adapt | change to fit new condition |
| unicellular | made of one cell only |
| stimuli | causes a reaction or change |
| multicellular | made of two or more cells |
| growth | increase in size or number |
| homeostasis | self-regulating process to keep a stable internal environment |
| reproduce | produce offspring |
| characteristic | special trait or quality |
| organized | arranged in an orderly, planned way |