Why are all cells living things?

Answer 1

Cells are considered living because they have the ability to reproduce and grow.

The 7 characteristics of Living Organisms:

1) Composed of cells

2) Take in/ use energy

3) Respond to enviroment

4) Have to grow

5) Reproduce

6) Must evolve and adapt

7) Different levels of organization

Answer 2

There are 6 categories that things have to meet to be living. They must grow, reproduce, adapt, have cells, use energy, and develop. Cells are a unit of all life. Since they fall into all of these categories, they are living. The way you can remember this acronym is GRACE D.

Answer 3

Cells contain the DNA, nutrients, and other things that all living things need to survive. Cells are the basic unit of all living things.

Answer 4

Cells are just the smallest unit that makes up a body. They all perform different functions and that but they have very similar characteristics. Dead cells are useless.

Answer 5

Living things need cells to live and survive.Without cells,they cannot live. Plants and animals are some examples of living things who have cells in their body.