1.1 Characteristics of living organisms
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What are the seven characteristics of living organisms? (7)
Movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition
What is meant by movement? (1)
An action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place.
What is meant by respiration? (1)
The chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism.
What is meant by sensitivity? (1)
The ability to detect and respond to changes in the internal or external environment.
What is meant by growth? (1)
A permanent increase in size and dry mass.
What is meant by reproduction? (1)
The process that makes more of the same kind of organism.
What is meant by excretion? (1)
The removal of the waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements.
What is meant by nutrition? (1)
The taking in of materials for energy, growth and development.