properties of life - kira karlblom by KIRA KARLBLOM

DNA

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 16:18:10 UTC

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid. All living things have DNA and they use it for reproduction, function and development. DNA carries the genetic instructions.

Growth and development

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 16:21:18 UTC

Growth is the increase in size of the living thing. Development is the stages of the life the organisms goes through.

Nutrients

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 16:29:15 UTC

All living things need nutrients or have to have food to survive because we need food to grow on plants to help us survive. Also, plants need to grow and stay healthy.

good environment

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 19:25:03 UTC

It is important for organisms to have a good environment because with a good environment comes water for plants to drink, space for the organism to grow and develop.

Reproduce

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 19:32:59 UTC

All organisms reproduce in some way. When plants or any other organisms reproduce they make more of that organism.

Cells

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 19:38:05 UTC

All living things are made up of cells, cells can grow and respond to there environment, and very organized.

Use energy

kira_karlblom19 — 2015-08-31 19:43:12 UTC

living things use and obtain energy. All organisms must take in energy to grow and develop.