8 Characteristics Of Life

Reproduction, Cells, Genetic Material, Evolution/Adaptation, Metabolism, Homeostasis, Response to Stimuli, Growth/Development

Organisms make new organisms Sexual vs. Asexual (produces clones of parent)

Features carried by complex molecule (DNA) passed through reproduction

Collection of living matter enclosed in a barrier. Smallest units of life.

Grow means increase in size. Develop means organism changes over the course of its life (cells differentiate)

Require materials (matter) and energy to function

React to changes in environment (temperature, humidity, light, gravity ect.)

Maintaining an internal balance (body temp., water levels, Ph levels ect.)

Change of a closely related group of organisms over time (individuals do not evolve they develop).