Characteristics of Living Organisms

These flashcards cover the key characteristics and processes associated with living organisms as discussed in the lecture notes.

What is the definition of movement in living organisms?

Movement is a change in place or position.

What is respiration?

Respiration is the oxidation of food for the production of energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).

What does sensitivity refer to in living organisms?

Sensitivity is the ability to detect internal or external environmental conditions and respond accordingly to stimuli.

Define growth in the context of living organisms.

Growth is the permanent increase in the dry mass of an organism.

What is reproduction?

Reproduction is the process of giving birth to living organisms, similar to their parents' offspring.

What is excretion?

Excretion is the removal of nitrogenous waste from the body.

What is nutrition in living organisms?

Nutrition is the obtainment or procurement of raw materials for the production of food for energy.

How many characteristics are shared by all living organisms on Earth?

There are seven characteristics that all living organisms share.

What distinguishes living things from non-living things?

Living things have some of the seven characteristics, but no non-living things have all of them.

What do organisms use the energy from respiration for?

Organisms use the energy from respiration to make other chemical reactions happen in their cells.