Biology

Characteristics of Living Things

Characteristics of Living Things

Living Things are made of units called cells. Living Things reproduce: Sexual reproduction- cells from 2 different parents unite to form the first cell of the new organism. Asexual reproduction- new organism is formed from a single parent. Living things are based on a universal genetic code. Living things respond to their environment; like; External stimuli – Come from outside the organism and Internal stimuli – Come from inside the organism.