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The Characteristics of Life

The Characteristics of Life. Biology S137. Living things are ORGANIZED. one or more cells tissues organs organ systems. Identify the following organization. Reproduction. The method of passing genetic information on to offspring by sexual or asexual means. Examples of Reproduction.

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The Characteristics of Life

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  1. The Characteristics of Life Biology S137

  2. Living things are ORGANIZED • one or more cells • tissues • organs • organ systems

  3. Identify the following organization

  4. Reproduction • The method of passing genetic information on to offspring by sexual or asexual means.

  5. Examples of Reproduction Video Clip on Reproduction

  6. Growth and Development • The increase in size of an organism by means of cellular division. • The maturation of an organism by means of hormones and other regulatory substances. • Getting Bigger and Changing!

  7. Growth

  8. Development

  9. Respond to Stimulus • Anything that causes a reaction is considered a stimulus.

  10. Examples of Response and Stimulus in Nature • The Venus Fly Trap • Phototropism • Less Natural Examples

  11. Homeostasis • The regulation of the internal/external environment of an organism.

  12. How are these organisms regulating themselves?

  13. Energy Use • All organisms utilize some form of energy be it through consumption or production. Heterotrophic or Autotrophic.

  14. Energy users!

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