1. Chapter 1

2.  Composed of one or more cells  Can reproduce  Obtains and uses energy to run processes of life  Maintains a constant internal environment  Ability to pass on traits to offspring

3.  All living things are made up of one or more cells  The cell is the smallest unit of life

4.  All living things can reproduce  Reproductive potential varies among organisms

5.  All living things use energy to grow, move, and process information

6.  All living things must maintain a stable internal environment

7.  All living things are able to pass on traits to their offspring through genes that are passed on from parent to offspring each generation

8.  Inherited characteristics of a species will change over generations  Due to natural selection

9.  Organisms in a community will interact with other organisms