Conceptual Integrated Science
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 15, Problem 1RCC
What are some of the characteristics of living organisms?
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To determine
The characteristics of living organisms
Answer to Problem 1RCC
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Living organisms share the common characteristics such as growth and development, reproduction, energy usage, and many others.
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Living organisms depicts some specific features that differentiate them from the non living things. The characteristics are given below:
• Every living organism shows the hierarchy of organization that range from most simple (cells) to highly complex (biosphere) one.
• The living organisms obtain energy and materials from their environment.
• All living organisms contain genetic information in the form of DNA or RNA.
• Every living organism shows the ability to adapt to their surroundings.
• Living organisms show reproduction which can be of sexual or asexual type.
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