Characteristics of Life

Characteristics of Life In order to be considered a living thing, an organism must have the following 8 things:1. Made of Cells2. Reproduce3. Universal Genetic Code4. Grow Develop5. Metabolism6. Respond to Environment7. Homeostasis8. Evolve Match the characteristic of life to its description: Homeostasis Maintain stable internal conditions Cells Smallest unit of life Reproduce Creation of a new generation by sexual or asexual means Growth Getting bigger Development Changes that the body undergoes Metabolism Chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials Response to stimulus Organism adapts to external conditions Evolution Change in a species over time Universal Genetic Code DNA Label the following items as living or non-living Living Dog Potato Earthworm Coral Butterfly Bacteria Cactus Algae Yeast Jellyfish Salmon Rose Bush Human Penguin Pine Tree One Oak Leaf Fern Mold Blade of Grass Sea Sponge Ant Crab Dead Mouse Mushroom Moss Blood Wood Non-Living Glass Fire Plastic Sand Telephone Cloud Clock Sun Rock Water Air