What are the 8 charateristics of life?

Answer 1

The 8 characteristics of life are:

• Organization
• Metabolism
• Homeostasis
• Growth and Development
• Response to Stimuli
• Adaptation
• Reproduction
• Evolutionary Adaptation

Organization is the basis of all living things which is composed of cells and their organelles. Metabolism refers to the chemical reactions that occur within a living organism in order to maintain energy levels and break down nutrients. Homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment. Growth and development refer to the changes that occur as organisms mature. Response to stimuli refer to the way in which organisms react to external stimuli such as light and sound. Adaptation is the way in which organisms adjust to their environment in order to survive. Reproduction is the process by which organisms create new cells or organisms. Lastly evolutionary adaptation is the process by which organisms change over time in order to adapt to their environment.

Answer 2

The eight characteristics of life are: cellular organization, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, response to stimuli, growth and development, and adaptation through evolution.