1.1 Characteristics of Living Organisms

Question 1

Organism

Answer 1

A living thing

Question 2

Movement

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Respiration

Answer 3

The chemical reaction in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism

Question 4

Sensitivity

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Growth

Answer 5

A permanent increase in size and dry mass

Question 6

Reproduction

Answer 6

The processes that make more of the same kind of organisms

Question 7

Excretion

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Nutrition

Answer 8

Taking in materials for energy, growth, and development

Question 9

Metabolism

Answer 9

The chemical reactions that take place in living organisms

Question 10

Dry Mass

Answer 10

The mass of an organism after it has been killed and all water removed from it.

Question 11

Classification

Answer 11

Putting things into groups

Question 12

Autotrophic

Answer 12

Produces its own energy, usually by photosynthesis (Producers)

Question 13

Heterotrophic

Answer 13

Consumes other organisms to obtain energy (Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores)