Characteristics of Life Chapter 1. Characteristics of Life 1.Living things are organized. – Made of cells?

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Characteristics of Life Chapter 1

Characteristics of Life 1.Living things are organized. – Made of cells?

Characteristics of Life 2.Living things acquire materials and energy. – Photosynthesis- Metabolism – Feeding

Characteristics of Life 3.Living things respond to stimuli. – Plant movement toward the sun. – Taxis toward a food source.

Characteristics of Life 4.Living things reproduce & develop.

Characteristics of Life 5.Living things have genetic material.

Characteristic of Life 6.Living things adapt and evolve.

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