Characteristics of Life by Kelly https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2 en-us 2016-09-29 00:20:22 UTC 2023-05-08 03:06:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png Organisms have the capacity to adapt Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131879 Cacti have developed spines in place of leaves to protect themselves from predators and to reduce water loss. Their thick, waxy exterior also reduces water loss, and they can store water. ]]> 2016-09-29 00:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131879 Organisms grow and develop Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131940 In the biodegradable planter are mint seeds. They will begin to sprout, and eventually grow into a full-fledged mint plant ready for picking.]]> 2016-09-29 00:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131940 Organisms respond to stimuli Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131952 The pigeon quickly walked away from me, the stimulus in the situation, as I approached it. When I got too close, it flew away.]]> 2016-09-29 00:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131952 Organisms reproduce Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131956 Dandelions (circled in red) reproduce asexually by seed. The seeds disperse and new dandelion plants similar to its parent are born. ]]> 2016-09-29 00:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131956 Organisms acquire materials and energy Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131959 A cat gazing out the window between nibbles. The food provides nutrient molecules that cells use for energy.]]> 2016-09-29 00:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131959 Organisms are organized Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131985 A tree consists of many components. It is an organism, and has an organ system, organ, issue, cell, molecule, and atom. ]]> 2016-09-29 00:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127131985 Organisms are homeostatic Kelly_Ngo https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127176330 The normal human body temperature ranges from 36.5°C to 37.5°C. The temperature changes slightly during the day, but not by much. ]]> 2016-09-29 08:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Kelly_Ngo/szf2m29mjji2/wish/127176330