Characteristics of Life Flashcards
1
Q
How many characteristics of life are there?
A
8
2
Q
Biology
A
the study of life
3
Q
Living things are based on a ____ code
A
genetic code (DNA)
4
Q
Living things grow and _____
A
develop
5
Q
Living things respond to _____
A
stimuli
6
Q
Living things _____
A
reproduce
7
Q
Living things maintain _____
A
homeostasis
8
Q
Living things ____ and ____ energy
A
obtain and use
9
Q
Metabolism
A
the chemical reactions that happen to break down materials
10
Q
Living things are made up of ____
A
cells
11
Q
As a group, living things can _____ overtime
A
evolve
