How do I know if something is alive?

Around the back counter are 8 numbered sheets Around the back counter are 8 numbered sheets. Each one has to do with a characteristic that all living things are capable of doing Look at each picture and list what characteristic is being displayed

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All living things carry out all the functions of Life Metabolism - including chemical reactions inside the cell and respiration Response to changes in environment Reproduce Exchange Gases Defense against enemies Grow Use energy – obtain materials for growth Maintain Homeostasis (internal conditions)

Scientific Method Observation Hypothesis Experiment Conclusion Qualitative vs Quantitative Inferences Hypothesis If…then… Experiment Conclusion

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