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Describe, in detail, four characteristics shared by all living organisms. give an example of each one.

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Cell & Organization

- Example each cell can only perform the job associated with its specific function such as heart cells, brain cells etc.

Energy use and metabolism

-To maintain their internal order, energy is needed by organisms. Energy is utilized in chemical reactions.

Growth and development

-all living things get larger and more complex throughout the organism's life

Response

- Living things will make changes in response to a stimulus in their environment. A behavior is a complex set of responses.
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