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Metabolism of leukotriene.

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Enzymic conversion of leukotriene A4.

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This is our final (sniff…) article covering the properties of life. Here we discuss the property of adaptation. Simply put, adaptation is when a population of organisms makes long-term adjustments to a changing environment for the purposes of survival.

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Growth and development will be the topic of this article. It is the 5th article in our series covering the characteristics, or properties of life. Growth is the direct result of the organism’s metabolism while it precedes another property of life: reproduction.

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In Part 1, we discussed the characteristic of organization found in all living organisms. But just because something is organized doesn’t make it alive. The object needs to have more of the characteristics of life. This article will focus on the second characteristic: metabolism.

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This article series will cover the seven basic characteristics all living organisms have in common. This is a common topic in introductory biology courses and provides a solid foundation for other core biology concepts.

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How the spine and the body works to perceive your senses.

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A threat to your survival is perceived, and your body is instantly alarmed and alert.

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Fat build-up can cause permanent hole of a liver that could lead to a severe disease.

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The human body wants blood glucose levels to remain at “normal levels.” Once the glucose concentration in the blood increases, the body releases insulin which help lower the glucose levels. The process is explained HERE.