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CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS and the Cell Theory
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Characteristics of LifeThere are 8 characteristics that distinguish living things from non-living things
When all 8 characteristics are present = organism
Composed of CellsSingle-celled organisms have everything they need to be
self-sufficient
Multicellular organisms have specialized cells (do one job)
Use Energy and Excrete WasteLiving things take in energy for maintenance and growth,
and get rid of waste products