Characteristics of Living Things (Science)

In order to be living you must have six characteristics, without them you wouldn't be looking at this blogpost. 


Cells - The first characteristic is cells. They are the tiniest part of the living thing. They have organelles that carry DNA strands and duplicate themselves in a stage called mitosis. 

Energy - The second component of a living thing is obtaining and using energy. Without energy you wouldn't be moving or able to function. Humans eat food that has energy stored in it.

Growth - The next trait for a living thing is growth and development. Without growth the living thing couldn’t die out. If you can’t die you're not living. Humans grow and develop along with animals every day.

Reproduce - The next characteristic of a living thing is to reproduce. It's not the essential for the survival of one living thing, but for the entire species. Without reproducing the species or itself would die out. Humans reproduce by making babies.

Respond - You also need to respond to the environment. Humans respond by making and shaping the environments to maximize their survival chances. The species behavior is changed by if it is safe or not

Adapt - The last trait is adapting to your environment. Humans adapt to many environments such as deserts, jungles, or mountains. We adapt using genetic change and development changes over time.  

Conclusion Question Answers

1)

Living things are made of cells. Cells help living things function and carry information

Living things obtain and use energy. Humans get energy from food

Living things grow and develop. Humans age over time

Living things reproduce. Humans reproduce and make babies

Living things respond to their environment. Humans shape the terrain to survive

Living things adapt to their environment. Humans adapt by living in different areas.

2)
Shells have all of these characteristics but were once living. They were part of something larger that had the attributes but died. 

Websites Used:

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"Scientists Cells Theory." N.p., n.d. Web

"Living Organisms Are Made up of Living Cells." Living Organisms Are Made up of Living Cells. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Sept. 2015