Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134089089
Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Seth Shostak
Publisher: PEARSON
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Briefly describe the six key properties that appear to be shared by most living organisms on Earth.

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Describe the six key properties that appear to be shared by most living organisms on Earth.

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The living organisms exhibits their order based on the internal structure.

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Six key properties appear to be shared by most living organisms on Earth:-

  1. 1. Order:-

    All living organism exhibits their order based on the internal structure. If any organism has two S shape structures then it is known as two-single organism.

  2. 2. Reproduction:-

    The creation of new member living organism is known as reproduction. The reproduction in flowers and plants involve the production of female and male gametes.

  3. 3. Growth and Development:-

    The stage of growth of any living organism is different from their lifetime. The requirement of the energy is more for proper growth of the living organism.

  4. 4. Energy Utilization:-

    The utilization of the energy is a very important factor for a living organism. The energy is a thing which helps to a living organism for performing a task.

  5. 5. Response to the environment:-
  6. The temperature of the earth is suitable for the existence of the life. If the temperature of any planet is very high (>100°C)  then the existence of life is not possible, similarly if the If the temperature of any planet is very lower (>100°C) than the existence of life is not possible.
  7. There are many sources of water sources present on earth.

Conclusion:

Thus, the living organisms exhibits their order based on the internal structure.

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