Transcript The Characteristics of Life

The
Characteristics
of Life
1. Cells
All living things are made of cells.
unicellular
or
multicellular
2. Reproduction
Sexual
or
asexual
3. Obtain and Use Energy
Autotrophs – photosynthesis
Heterotrophs - eat
4. Homeostasis
Maintain stable internal conditions:
temperature, blood pressure, fluids, etc
5. Respond to their environment
Stimulus ………………………………………. Response
6. Growth and Development
Lifespan: Birth, growth, maturity, decline, death
7. Heredity
All organisms pass on traits.
The traits are on the genes, which are
made of DNA
8. All species evolve
Species change over time:
beneficial adaptations are passed on,
harmful ones die out