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Unit 1B: Biology
DCHS
Biology
TOPIC: LIFE
Essential Question:
What are the common characteristics of all living
organisms?
Outline
 Misconceptions about
“living” things
 The 7 Characteristics of
Life
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Organization
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Respond to Stimuli
Grow
Reproduce
Evolve
Misconceptions about “living” things
 They _________
 They have a _______
& ______________
 They ______
 Plants, yeast, and bacteria
do none of these things and
they are living organisms.
Misconceptions about “living” things
 These misconceptions
are characteristics of
______ living things
 “Characteristics of Life”
must be applicable to
_____ living things
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #1: ________________
 Definition: Being made of
one or more cells
 Examples: Skin cells,
muscle cells, plant cells,
a bacteria cell
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #2: _____________
 Definition: Maintain-
ing a steady internal
state
 Example: Steady
body temperature.
Sweat & shiver to keep a
temperature steady
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #3: _____________
 Definition: All organisms
must obtain & use energy
 Example: Energy from
food, the sun.
Use energy to move,
grow, maintain
homeostasis
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #4: _________
_____________
 Definition: Behavior
is influenced by the
environment
 Example: Capturing
prey, running from
predator, avoiding
the heat or cold
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #5: _______
 Definition:
increase in size in
a structured way
 Example: Grow
more cells,
increase in height,
increase in size
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #6: ______________
 Definition: production of
new individuals by existing
individuals
 Example: Babies! Plants
produce seeds, a single
bacteria cell divides into
two cells
The 7 Characteristics of Life
 #7: ___________
 Definition: The ability to
adapt and survive;
Darwin’s survival of the
fittest
 Example: The smartest,
fastest, best adapted
organisms will live and
reproduce
Summary of Living vs Non-living: