Characteristics of Living Things

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. Composed of cells 2. Reproduce 3. Grow and develop 4. Respond to stimuli 5. Maintain homeostasis 6. Use energy

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Which characteristic of living things explains why humans sweat when they get hot?

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Maintaining a stable internal environment (homeostasis).

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell.

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What type of reproduction involves cells from two parents?

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Sexual reproduction.

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Give an example of a unicellular organism.

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Bacteria.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces identical offspring, while sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces genetically diverse offspring.

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What do all living things need to survive?

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Water, nutrients, energy, and a suitable environment.

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What is metabolism?

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life.

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What is the role of energy in living organisms?

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Energy is required for growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis.