Characteristics of Living Things

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What does it mean to be multicellular?

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Organisms that are made up of many cells.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?

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Cell.

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Define homeostasis.

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The regulation of an organism’s internal conditions to maintain life.

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What does organization mean in the context of living things?

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It means living things are arranged in an orderly way.

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What is reproduction in biological terms?

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The production of offspring.

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What is a characteristic of living things that involves responding to stimuli?

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Living things can react to changes in their environment.

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What is metabolism?

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The sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism.

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Define growth in the context of living organisms.

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The process of increasing in size or mass.

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What is the significance of adaptation in living things?

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Adaptation allows organisms to survive and reproduce in their environments.

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What does it mean for an organism to be autotrophic?

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It means the organism can produce its own food, typically through photosynthesis.