1. Characteristics of Life

2. Remember this…
MR Harry Henderson Cooks Scrambled Eggs

3. Why do organisms need energy? How do organisms obtain energy?
M - Metabolism
Metabolism – breaking up food and nutrients to obtain energy
Why do organisms need energy?
How do organisms obtain energy?

4. Is it Absolutely Necessary for an individual to reproduce?
R - Reproduction
2 types of Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction - involves a single parent
Sexual Reproduction - involves 2 parents
Is it Absolutely Necessary for an individual to reproduce?

5. H - Homeostasis Human body temperature………
Homeostasis - the ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment despite conditions in the external environment.
Human body temperature………
if body temperature rises, you perspire.
if body temperature lowers, you shiver.

6. H - Heredity Contains Genetic Material
Heredity - passing of genetic material to offspring
Two types: DNA and RNA

7. C O – Cellular Organization All living things are made of cells
In multicellular organisms, cells are specialized to perform specific functions
Which animal has BIGGER cells? Elephant or mouse?
THEY ARE THE SAME SIZE! Elephant has MORE cells!

8. S – Sensitivity
All living things are sensitive to their external environment

9. All living things change over time
E – Evolution
All living things change over time