1: Characteristics of Living Organisms

Question 1

Describe the characteristics of living organisms

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define movement

Answer 2

An action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place.

Question 3

Define respiration

Answer 3

the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism

Question 4

Define sensitivity

Answer 4

the ability to detect and respond to changes in the internal or external environment

Question 5

Define growth

Answer 5

A permanent increase in size and dry mass

Question 6

Define reproduction

Answer 6

the processes that make more of the same kind of organism

Question 7

Define excretion

Answer 7

the removal of the waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements

Question 8

Define nutrition

Answer 8

the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development