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What are the properties of life?
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A. Order: complex and structured organization (structure of a pinecone)
B. Regulation: regulate body temp C. Growth and development D. Energy utilization E. Response to the environment F.Reproduction G. Evolution |
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Biosphere
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Consists of all the environments on Earth that support life- including soil, oceans, lakes and other bodies of water, and the lower atmosphere
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Ecosystems
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Consists of all organisms living in a particular area, as well as non-living, physical components of the environment that affect the organisms, such as water, air, oil, and sunlight.
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Communities
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All organisms within the ecosystems.
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Populations
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Groups of interacting individuals of one species. Such as a group of iguanas.
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Organisms
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An individual living thing.
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Organ systems and organs
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An organisms body consists of several organ systems, each of which consists of two or more organs.
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Tissues
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Each organ is made up of tissue, such as the heard muscle tissue. A tissue consists of a group of similar cells performing a specific function.
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Cells
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A cell is the smallest unit that can display all the characteristics of life.
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Organelles
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Functional components of cells, such as the nucleus, that house DNA.
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