Notes 8/29/2007 What makes something living? Living vs. Nonliving Notes 8/29/2007 What makes something living?

Nonliving Things that do not have cells. Things do not grow. Things do not reproduce. Things that are not organized. Things that do not use energy. Things that do not respond. Water Air Molecules Soil Paint Computers Cell phones

Living things…. Things that are composed of cells Things that contain organization. Things that respond. Things that use energy. Things that grow and develop. Things that reproduce. Examples: Animals (including humans) Bacteria Fungus Plants Algae

Look up the following terms Cells Organisms Homeostasis