In this topic we are learning to: z Identify seven characteristics common to living organisms.
Biology is the study of life. Every living thing is called an organism. There are seven common features that help us tell the difference between living and non-living things.
The Characteristics of Life A characteristic is a feature that helps identify a thing. Each organism demonstrates all of the following characteristics of life: 1. Nutrition 2. Respiration 3. Excretion 4. Growth 5. Reproduction 6. Movement 7. Response