Characteristics Of Life Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
are traits shared by all organisms:
A
Fundamental Characteristics of Life
2
Q
change in position of the body or a body part; motion of an internal organ
A
Movement
3
Q
reaction to internal or external change
A
Responsiveness
4
Q
increase in size without change in shape
A
Growth
5
Q
new organisms or new cells
A
Reproduction
6
Q
use of oxygen; removal of Carbon Dioxide
A
Respiration
7
Q
What are the Characteristics of Life?
A
Movement, Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration
8
Q
What are the main characteristics of organisms?
A
- Made of CELLS
- Require ENERGY (food)
- REPRODUCE (species)
- Maintain HOMEOSTASIS (keeping the body systems in balance)
- ORGANIZED
- RESPOND to environment
- GROW and DEVELOP
- EXCHANGE materials with their surroundings (water, wastes, gases)
