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Since there is no unequivocal definition of life, most current definitions in biology are descriptive. Life is considered a characteristic of something that preserves, furthers or reinforces its existence in the given environment. This characteristic exhibits all or most of the following traits: | Since there is no unequivocal definition of life, most current definitions in biology are descriptive. Life is considered a characteristic of something that preserves, furthers or reinforces its existence in the given environment. This characteristic exhibits all or most of the following traits: | ||
Homeostasis | Homeostasis, Organization, Metabolism, Growth, Adaptation, Response to stimuli, Reproduction | ||
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=== Student Projects === | === Student Projects === | ||