1. Regular Bio Characteristics of Life

2. The Characteristics of life

3. I. Cells
1. All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

4. II. Reproduction All living things reproduce sexually or asexually
All cells arise from pre-existing cells by division.

5. III. Genetic Material
All living organisms contain genetic material. Either DNA or RNA. It’s transmitted it during reproduction
Carries instructions
for building the organism

6. IV. Growth and Development
All living organisms grow and develop-they get bigger and change in the physical form or physiological make-up of the organism

7. V. Energy All living organisms use energy
Living organisms need energy to grow, develop, repair damage, and reproduce

8. VI. Response
All living things respond to (STIMULI): changes in light, heat, sound, and chemical and physical contact.

9. VII. Homeostasis
All living organisms maintain a stable internal balance even though the environment (temperature, pH, blood pressure, salt content) is constantly changing

10. VIII. Evolution
Living organisms adapt to their environment and change over time

11. IX. Death
All living organisms die

12. # of students receiving each RANGE of scores

13. Ms. Petersen asked her students how long is required to travel from home to school. The information is shown below:
Minutes to School
0–15 16–30 31–45 46–60 61–75 76–90 Frequency