1. The Characteristics of Life

2. All living things are made of cells. unicellular or multicellular

3. 2. Reproduction
Sexual or asexual

4. Autotrophs – photosynthesis Heterotrophs - eat
3. Obtain and Use Energy
Autotrophs – photosynthesis Heterotrophs - eat

5. 4. Homeostasis
Maintain stable internal conditions: temperature, blood pressure, fluids, etc

6. 5. Respond to their environment
Stimulus ………………………………………. Response

7. 6. Growth and Development
Lifespan: Birth, growth, maturity, decline, death

8. 7. Heredity
All organisms pass on traits. The traits are on the genes, which are made of DNA

9. 8. All species evolve
Species change over time: beneficial adaptations are passed on, harmful ones die out