Characteristics of Life

All Living Things...Are made of cells.

All Living Things...have genetic code (DNA).

All Living Things...reproduce (sexually or asexually).

All Living Things...grow and develop.

All Living Things…have metabolism (use food to make energy for all chemical reactions in your body).

All Living Things...respond to the environment.

All Living Things…have homeostasis (maintains a stable internal environment).

All Living Things...adapt and evolve over time.

Organization of Life

Organization of Life

Organization of Life

Organization of Life

Organization of Life

BiodiversityThe variety of life in an ecosystem.Why is there more biodiversity at the equator?