1. Characteristics of Living Things

2. Obtain and Use Energy You eat food to get energy
Photosynthesis / Cellular Respiration
Anabolism – synthesizing complex substances from simple substances
Catabolism – breaking down complex substances into simple substances
Metabolism – anabolism and catabolism

3. Respond Living Things Respond to Their Environment
causes of reactions are called stimuli (singular stimulus)
light, temperature, odor, sound, gravity, water, pressure
Taxis – reaction to stimulus, Positive, Negative
Homeostasis – the process by which organisms respond to stimuli in ways that keep their body suitable for life.

4. Grow and Develop Living Things Grow and Develop
most organisms – cycle of change – development
You are developing right now

5. Reproduce
Living Things Reproduce
Because all organisms eventually die, they must make more of themselves
Sexual and Asexual

6. Living Things Are Organized