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Science: Chapter 1-2
What are living things?
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6th Grade
07/08/2008

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Term

What term means

any living thing?

Definition
organism
Term

What term means

the quality or property that

defines or classifies something?

Definition
characteristic
Term
What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?
Definition
cell
Term

What term means

a reaction to a change?

Definition
response
Term

Name the 6 characteristics

of all living things.

Definition

All living things:

  1. are made up of one or more cells.
  2. use energy (the ability to do work or cause change).
  3. adapt to their environment.
  4. respond to change.
  5. develop or grow.
  6. reproduce.
Term
What is the source of energy for most living things?
Definition
sunlight
Term
What 4 elements are most living things made up of?
Definition
  1. carbon
  2. hydrogen
  3. oxygen
  4. nitrogen
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