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Living vs. Non-living. Characteristics of Living Things. C * HER * GO. C – composed of cells H – homeostasis E – energy is used R – reproduces G – grows O - organized. Homeostasis. Ability to maintain stable internal conditions. Energy = Metabolism.
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Characteristics of Living Things C * HER * GO • C – composed of cells • H – homeostasis • E – energy is used • R – reproduces • G – grows • O - organized
Homeostasis • Ability to maintain stable internal conditions
Energy = Metabolism • We require energy to maintain our bodies & to grow & reproduce • Metabolism is all the chemical processes that occur over our lifetime
Reproduction • Asexual Reproduction or binary fission • Offspring (kids) from one parent • Sexual Reproduction • Offspring from 2 parents
Growing • Animals grow because cells divide • Process called mitosis
Organized • Cells are organized by their function • Cell parts are have a specific job and are organized depending on what their job is