Characteristics of Life Life is
1 - Made up of cells
Cells are the basic unit of life. Living things are composed of cells.
2- Cellular Organization
Living things are able to organize simple things into complex things. Humans can organize cells that are alike
into tissues and organs
3 - The Chemicals of Life
Living cells are composed of similar chemicals, water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
4. Energy Use
Living things use energy to repair and function your brain cells are using energy right now.
5 - Response to Surroundings
Living things react to changes environment. Populations evolve over time. You respond to your surroundings
when you are startled by a car horn
6 - Growth and Development
Living things grow from the energy found in organic molecules and develop, becoming more complex over time.
7. Reproduction
Living things duplicate their genetic code and produce offspring.
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Steven Hawking is on record as saying that viruses can be considered a form of life.
Considering the list above, what might be his evidence?
A)
Item 5
B)
Items 1-