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What is LIFE? 8.19.15
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Is fire alive?
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So what is life???
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1: Living things are composed of cells All living things have cells
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1: Living things are composed of cells All living things have cells Cells are never formed by non- living things All living things have cells Cells are never formed by non- living things
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2: Living things reproduce All living things die, so reproduction is necessary 2 types: All living things die, so reproduction is necessary 2 types:
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2: Living things reproduce All living things die, so reproduction is necessary 2 types: Sexual - two cells from different individuals unite to produce new cell (new individual) All living things die, so reproduction is necessary 2 types: Sexual - two cells from different individuals unite to produce new cell (new individual)
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2: Living things reproduce Asexual - single organism reproduces without the aid of another. More simple - some organisms simply divide in two. Asexual - single organism reproduces without the aid of another. More simple - some organisms simply divide in two.
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3: Living things grow and develop All living things are capable of growth
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4: Living things use and obtain energy Living things obtain energy from their environment. Different methods?? Living things obtain energy from their environment. Different methods??
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4: Living things use and obtain energy Photosynthesis – energy derived from sun Metabolism - energy from food Chemosynthesis - energy from chemical sources Photosynthesis – energy derived from sun Metabolism - energy from food Chemosynthesis - energy from chemical sources
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5: Living things respond to their environment Can be fast (behavior), or slow (metabolism or growth)
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5: Living things respond to their environment Can be fast (behavior), or slow (metabolism or growth) Cause of change called stimulus Can be fast (behavior), or slow (metabolism or growth) Cause of change called stimulus
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5: Living things respond to their environment Can be fast (behavior), or slow (metabolism or growth) Cause of change called stimulus Living things respond in ways that improve chances of survival Can be fast (behavior), or slow (metabolism or growth) Cause of change called stimulus Living things respond in ways that improve chances of survival
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Homeostasis The processes by which organisms respond to stimuli in ways that keep their body suitable for life Examples in humans? The processes by which organisms respond to stimuli in ways that keep their body suitable for life Examples in humans?
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Homeostasis The processes by which organisms respond to stimuli in ways that keep their body suitable for life Humans: warm blooded, sweat, shivering, sickness, waste excretion, etc. The processes by which organisms respond to stimuli in ways that keep their body suitable for life Humans: warm blooded, sweat, shivering, sickness, waste excretion, etc.
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Other aspects of life?
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All things die
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Other aspects of life? All things die Based on DNA All things die Based on DNA
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Other aspects of life? All things die Based on DNA Communicate All things die Based on DNA Communicate
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Other aspects of life? All things die Based on DNA Communicate All things die Based on DNA Communicate Organization
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Other aspects of life? All things die Based on DNA Communicate All things die Based on DNA Communicate Organization Gas exchange Organization Gas exchange
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Other aspects of life? All things die Based on DNA Communicate All things die Based on DNA Communicate Organization Gas exchange Evolve Organization Gas exchange Evolve
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