Characteristics of Living Organisms
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What defines a living thing?
A living thing is an organism that can reproduce inside a living cell.
List the seven characteristics of living organisms.
Movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition.
If an organism has the characteristics of movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, and nutrition, what can it be classified as?
A living organism.
What is respiration in the context of living organisms?
A process by which living organisms convert food into energy.
Define excretion in living organisms.
The process of removing waste products from the body.
What does sensitivity refer to in living organisms?
The ability of an organism to respond to stimuli from their environment.
What is the significance of growth in living organisms?
It indicates an increase in size and often a change in complexity during the life cycle.
What is meant by nutrition in living organisms?
The intake of substances (food) necessary for health and growth.
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