Characteristics of Living Things

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. Living things are made up of cells. 2. Living things reproduce. 3. Living things respond to stimuli. 4. Living things grow and develop. 5. Living things require energy.

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What is an organism?

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Any living thing is called an organism.

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What does it mean for living things to respond to stimuli?

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It means that living things react to changes in their environment.

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Why do living things need energy?

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Living things need energy to carry out life processes such as growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis.

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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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How do living things reproduce?

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Living things can reproduce sexually or asexually to create new organisms.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability of living things to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What does it mean for living things to grow and develop?

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It means that living things increase in size and change over time.

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Can non-living things grow?

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No, non-living things do not grow or develop like living things.

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What is an example of a living thing reacting to stimuli?

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A plant bending towards sunlight is an example of a living thing reacting to stimuli.