properties of life

order

organisms are highly organized, coordinated structures that consist of one or more cells

reproduction

the ability of organisms to reproduce their own kind

growth and development

consistent growth and development controlled by inherited DNA

energy processing

the use of chemical energy to power organism’s activities and chemical reactions

regulation

an ability to control an organisms internal environment within limits that sustain life

response to the environment

an ability to respond to environmental stimuli

evolutionary adaptation

adaptions evolve over many generations, as individuals with traits best suited to their environments have greater reproductive success and pass their traits to offspring