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Some people say 6, some people say 7...here's why:

1 Cells/Organization of Cells

2 Reproductions

3 Metabolism

4 Growth and Development

5 Evolution

6 Response to Stimuli

-Homeostasis

some people say homeostasis is the 7th but some people say its a part of response to stimuli... i would go with 7 but explain and response to stimuli and homeostasis are related

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