Characteristics of Life

Chapter 1

Characteristics of Life 1. Living things are organized.– Made of cells?

Characteristics of Life2. Living things acquire materials and energy.– Photosynthesis - Metabolism– Feeding

Characteristics of Life3. Living things respond to stimuli.– Plant movement toward the sun.– Taxis toward a food source.

Characteristics of Life

4. Living things reproduce & develop.

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5. Living things have genetic material.

Characteristic of Life

6. Living things adapt and evolve.

Is it alive?

Read the article, highlighting evidence supporting and refuting the idea that

a virus is alive.