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The Eight Characteristics of Living Things

Mr. Roseleip Biology

Characteristics of living things


1. Living things are made up of units called cells
1. Plants and animals (multicellular) 2. Microorganisms (unicellular

Characteristics of living things


2. Living things reproduce
1. Sexual Reproduction 2. Asexual reproduction

Characteristics of living things


3. Living things are based on a universal genetic code
1. Offspring resemble parents because they inherit their traits

Characteristics of living things


4. Living things grow and develop

Characteristics of living things


5. Living things obtain and use materials and energy

Characteristics of living things


6. Living things respond to their environment

Characteristics of living things


7. Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Characteristics of living things


8. Taken as a group, living things change over time.

The Eight Characteristics of Living Things


Mr. Roseleip Biology

Characteristics of living things


1. Living things are made up of units called cells
1. Plants and animals (multicellular) 2. Microorganisms (unicellular)

Characteristics of living things


2. Living things reproduce
1. Sexual Reproduction 2. Asexual Reproduction

Characteristics of living things


3. Living things are based on a universal genetic code
1. Offspring resemble parents because they inherit their traits

Characteristics of living things


4. Living things grow and develop

Characteristics of living things


5. Living things obtain and use materials and energy

Characteristics of living things


6. Living things respond to their environment

Characteristics of living things


7. Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Characteristics of living things


8. Taken as a group, living things change over time.

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