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All life evolves. Thus evolution is a ubiquitous character from prokaryotic bacteria to eukaryotic amoebae to eukaryotic animals. All life contains DNA or RNA and characters are heritable due to the generation-generation passing on of that nucleic acid. In the case of DNA, the enzymes that govern DNA replication replicate the DNA imperfectly and thus mutations arise. Not negative mutations that kill the offspring, note with attention. The mutations are what is called genetic drift, the random change of DNA across time. DNA codes for the phenotype of an organism and so this changes with the changes of the DNA 'code'. Those phenotypes that emerge that cannot survive in the environment around them die, those that can survive do so. The survivors pass on their genes, perpetuating the newly emerged phenotype and perhaps producing such radically different individuals that they are unable to reproduce with organisms from the original population from whence they came. This happens with all life as all life shares these characters with DNA-replication. There is also evidence for the adaptation-ability of species from all 6 different kingdoms. Evolution of DNA is important as it brings about new phenotypes which may be able to survive in different environments than its original progenitor, thus perpetuating the existence of any taxon in its current form.

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5 characteristics of a living organism?

Organization: Living organisms exhibit a high level of organization at both the molecular and cellular levels. Metabolism: Living organisms carry out chemical reactions that provide them with energy and allow them to grow, develop, and reproduce. Responsiveness: Living organisms respond to their environment and stimuli in order to survive and thrive. Growth: Living organisms have the ability to grow and increase in size over time. Reproduction: Living organisms can produce offspring through a variety of reproductive mechanisms.


What are the characteristics of living things?

Living things have several key characteristics, including the ability to grow and develop, reproduce, respond to stimuli, maintain homeostasis, and obtain and use energy. These characteristics help distinguish living organisms from non-living things.


What do all organisms have?

All organisms have cells, grow and develop, reproduce, maintain homeostasis, and respond to their environment.


How living organisms grow?

Living organisms grow by increasing the number of cells in their body through cell division and by accumulating more biomolecules. This growth process is regulated by genetic factors, environmental conditions, and nutrient availability. As organisms grow, their tissues and organs develop, allowing them to increase in size and complexity.


How do organisms grow and develop?

development can be used to explain how living things grow. Growth is increase in size and mass of a living thing, most organism under transformation as part of growth. Growth and development varies in different living things.

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What do you call a living thing?

A living thing is called an organism. Organisms grow or develop. They produce energy and have a metabolism. They are built of cells.


What will happen to an organism if it does not grow or develop?

what will happen to organisms if they do not grow and develop


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Why do trees get tall?

Tress like other living organisms develop and grow - In the case of a tree it grow higher and spreads its root structure to both stabilise and assist in the feeding process. Trees are also able to grow in girth (get wider) this helps in stability and strength


How do unicellular organisms grow and develop?

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Do unicellular organisms grow or develop?

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How are dogs not organisms?

A dog is an organism due to the fact that it is a living thing. A dog can respond to external and internal stimuli, reproduce, grow ,and develop.


What allows organisms to grow develop reproduce and adapt?

Adaptation


What living things must be able to do what?

Living things must be able to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli from their environment, and maintain homeostasis to survive. These key characteristics define life and distinguish living organisms from non-living things.


5 characteristics of a living organism?

Organization: Living organisms exhibit a high level of organization at both the molecular and cellular levels. Metabolism: Living organisms carry out chemical reactions that provide them with energy and allow them to grow, develop, and reproduce. Responsiveness: Living organisms respond to their environment and stimuli in order to survive and thrive. Growth: Living organisms have the ability to grow and increase in size over time. Reproduction: Living organisms can produce offspring through a variety of reproductive mechanisms.


What might happen as living things grow?

Living things may develop and change as they grow