Characteristics of Living Things
Jan 13, 2016
Characteristics of Living Things
1. Have Cells
1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to
change
1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to
change3. Reproduce
1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to
change3. Reproduce4. Have DNA
1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to
change3. Reproduce4. Have DNA5. Use energy
1. Have Cells2. Sense & respond to
change3. Reproduce4. Have DNA5. Use energy6. Grow & develop
1. Have Cells
Smallest unit of lifeUsually need magnification to be seen
Unicellular
Multicellular
Specialized Cells
2. Sense & respond to change
Homeostasis – maintaining internal “environments.”–Ex. Temperature
Stimulus causes a response–Ex. Pupils dilation, sensitive plant
Pupil activityShow sensitive plant video
3. Reproduce
Sexual – 2 parentsAsexual – 1 parent
Asexual
Asexual
Sexual
4. Have DNA
Deoxyribonucleic Acid- carries instructions for organisms traits
5. Use EnergyTo carry out chemical activities of life
Plant vs Animal
6. Grow & Develop