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characteristics of a living organism:

1. cell (basic unit)

2. reproduce

3. all based on universal genetic code DNA

4. grow and develop

5. obtain and use materials and energy (metabolism)

6. respond to a stimulus (environment)

7. maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis)

8. evolve: that's how they change over time. only AS A GROUP. an individual cannot evolve. should only change in the entire species

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