Characteristics of Living Organisms

Flashcards covering the basic characteristics of living organisms.

What are the characteristics of living organisms?

Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition.

What is respiration in organisms?

The chemical reaction in cells that breaks down nutrient molecules and releases energy.

Define sensitivity in living organisms.

The ability to detect stimuli, such as light, sound, heat, and smell, and respond to changes in the environment.

What does growth refer to in the context of living organisms?

A permanent increase in size and dry mass by increasing cell size or number.

What is reproduction in living organisms?

The processes that make more of the same kind of organism.

Define excretion in the context of living organisms.

The removal of waste products and toxic materials from the body.

What is nutrition in terms of living organisms?

Taking in substances for energy, growth, and development.