Science
Characteristics of life.
Definition
The characteristics of life are the fundamental properties shared by all living organisms. These include cellular organization, metabolism, homeostasis, growth and development, reproduction, response to stimuli, and evolution over time.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 A sunflower turning toward light demonstrates response to stimuli
- 2 Bacteria dividing by binary fission shows reproduction at the cellular level
- 3 Sweating when hot illustrates homeostasis—maintaining stable internal conditions