1. Defining Characteristics of Life

2. 1. All living things are composed of cells.

3. 2. Living things have different levels of organization
From simple to more complex
Example:
Organelles  Cells  Tissues Organs  Etc…

4. 3. Living things consume energy.

5. 4. Living things respond to stimuli
Behavior = Response to environment Example: Mimosa pudica

6. 5. Living things grow
Cells continue to grow until they reach a certain size, then they divide.
Organisms grow as their cells divide (they accumulate more cells).

7. 6. Living things reproduce
Asexual or sexual reproduction

8. 7. Living things adapt
Adaptations allow individuals to be better suited to their environment.
Species adapt over generations in response to environmental stressors.