1. Characteristics of Living Things

2. Living Things are made of units called cells

3. Living Things reproduce
Sexual reproduction- cells from 2 different parents unite to form the first cell of the new organism
Asexual reproduction- new organism is formed from a single parent

4. Living things are based on a universal genetic code

5. Living things grow and develop

6. Living things obtain and use materials and energy

7. Living things respond to their environment
External stimuli – Come from outside the organism
Internal stimuli – Come from inside the organism

8. Living things maintain a stable internal environment

9. Taken as a group, living things change over time.

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