Characteristics of living things

what are the characteristics of living things?

• Made of cells
• Homeostasis
• Metabolism reproduce
• Development and growth
• Have DNA
• Adapted to their environment
• Respond to environment

Characteristics

• Made of cells - cells are most basic living thing
• Homeostasis - keep a balance of food, water, and conditions
• Metabolism - use energy and make waste
• Development/growth - grow and get larger - puberty
• Reproduce - making offspring
• Have DNA - doxy ribonucleic acid = hereditary molecule
• Adapted to their environment - can survive in certain environments
• Respond to environment - stimulus causes response