Characteristics of Life

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is something in the environment that causes an organism to respond.

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What is a response?

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A response is the reaction of an organism to a stimulus.

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What is cellular organization?

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Cellular organization refers to the arrangement of cells into tissues, organs, and systems.

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How do cells work together?

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Cells work together to form tissues, which then combine to form organs.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

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What is adaptation in living organisms?

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Adaptation is a characteristic that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What are the characteristics of life?

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The characteristics of life include organization, metabolism, homeostasis, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life.

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What is growth in living organisms?

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Growth refers to the increase in size and mass of an organism over time.