1. The Characteristics of Living Things

2. Major Characteristics of Life

3. Cells All living things are made up of cells .

4. Genetic Code All living things are based on a universal genetic code.

5. Adapt All living things have the ability to adapt to their surroundings.

6. Respond All living things respond to the environment around them.

7. All living things need oxygen in order to survive.

8. All living things use energy .

9. Reproduce All living things reproduce to ensure survival of their species.

10. Minor Characteristics of Life

11. All living things get larger or grow . Grow

12. Repair All living things have the ability to repair themselves if injured.

13. Ingest All living things take in nutrients or ingest .

14. Move All living things change positions or move .

15. Excrete All living things must get rid of wastes or EXCRETE .

16. Digest All living things must break down their food to get the nutrients out of it. This is the process of digestion.

17. All living things maintain a stable internal environment .