Matching Pairs 2.3 Characteristics of living beingsOnline version Relate the 8 characteristics of living beings by Jorge Arizpe 1 Use and exchange of matter and energy 2 Increase in the number or size of cells. 3 Modification of structures or behaviors to adapt 4 The perpetuation of a species 5 Formed by at least one cell 6 To maintain your internal balance 7 Mechanical displacement of some or all structures. It can be internal or external. 8 Response to stimuli