1. Characteristics of Living Things
chapter 3

2. The Cell Theory 1. All living things are made of cells
2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function
3. All cells come from pre-existing cells

3. Life Processes
1. Nutrition - molecules used during respiration to create energy
2. Transportation - movement around a cell
3. Synthesis - smaller molecules are put together to create a larger molecule
4. Respiration - producing energy for cell processes
5. Excretion - removal of waste
6. Regulation - control of all cell processes
7. Reproduction - creation of new organisms

4. Types of Organisms
Multicellular
Unicellular (Single Celled)

5. Parts of a Cell Nucleus - controls the cell functions
Cell Membrane - controls what goes into and out of the cell
Chloroplast - center for photosynthesis in plants
Cell Wall - Protects plant cells only
Cytoplasm - liquid of the cell, allows movement of molecules
Vacuole - stores water and nutrients

7. Organization of Life
cell —> tissue —> organ —> system —> organism
Species —> Genus —> Kingdom

8. Metamorphosis
Complete Metamorphosis
Incomplete Metamorphosis