1(a) Characteristics of Living organisms

Question 1

Movement

Answer 1

Change the position of part or all of an organism’s body

Question 2

Respiration

Answer 2

The release of energy from glucose/food. Takes place in a mitochondria

Question 3

Sensitivity

Answer 3

How organisms respond to changes in their environment (stimulus)

Question 4

Homeostasis

Answer 4

Maintaining constant internal conditions, eg body temperature, blood sugar, water content

Question 5

Growth

Answer 5

Permanent increase in size or number of cells

Question 6

Reproduction

Answer 6

Produce fertile offspring, either sexually or asexually

Question 7

Excretion

Answer 7

Removal of metabolic waste products (made in the body), eg CO2, water, urea

Question 8

Nutrition

Answer 8

Acquiring food