1. 7 Characteristics of Life

2. 1. Cells All living things are made up of cells Cells are the building blocks of life

3. 2. Cellular Organization Living things can organize cells into tissues, organs and organ systems

4. 3. Evolution Living things must evolve and respond to their environment Living things make adaptations to their environment

5. 4. Reproduction Living things reproduce to pass on their genes to offspring and continue their species

6. 5. Genetic Code Living things have a genetic code that they copy and pass onto their offspring

7. 6. Homeostasis Living things maintain homeostasis to regulate their internal body functions such as temperature and blood pH

8. 7. Development Living things will grow and develop over time Example: an infant grows up to be an adult