EXPLORING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE NOTES 1. What do bacterium and whales have in common? Write your ideas below: 2. In the table below, list the characteristics of life as we discuss them in class. In the second column, explain the characteristic of life with an example. Characteristic of Life Explain each characteristic with an example 3. Use the chart below to go through each characteristic of life for both viruses and camels. List each characteristic of life on the left column. Then determine if a virus and a camel has each characteristic. Place a check mark or an “X” in each box. There is some information on viruses below to help you complete your chart. Characteristic of Life Virus Camel Conclusion: (Answer these questions: Do a virus and a camel have anything in common? Are they both living?) Make sure that you use your chart as evidence when you answer each question. 4. Now, go to your lab group and complete the activity provided for you by your teacher.
