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Science 8: Cells, Tissues, and Organ Systems
The Six Characteristics of Living Things
Curriculum Outcomes Addressed:
- Illustrate and explain that the cell is a living system that exhibits the following characteristics of life (304-4)
- Explain that growth and reproduction depend on cell division (304-6)
1. According to the cell theory (and the first characteristics of living things), all living things are
composed of __________________, and all cells come from ________________________________.
2. a) What does the growth and reproduction of living things depend on?
b) Name the two ways by which cells can make copies or versions of themselves.
3. List the last five characteristics of living things and give 2-3 examples in nature for each.
Characteristic
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All living things are
composed of cells
Examples
Humans and animals consist of animal cells, and plants consist of
plant cells. Non-living things consist of elements, but no living cells.
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Kluge 2012
Science 8: Cells, Tissues, and Organ Systems
Name: ________________________ HR: _______
Kluge 2012