1.1 characteristics of living things

Question 1

define movement

Answer 1

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

Question 2

define respiration

Answer 2

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

Question 3

define sensitivity

Answer 3

the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment, such as light, temperature, water, gravity and chemical substances, and to make appropriate responses

Question 4

define growth

Answer 4

a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number and/or cell size.

Question 5

define reproduction

Answer 5

the process of producing offsprings.

Question 6

define excretion

Answer 6

removal from organisms of the
waste products of metabolism (chemical
reactions in cells including respiration),
toxic materials, and substances in excess of
requirements

Question 7

define nutrition

Answer 7

the process by which organisms obtain energy and raw materials from nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates and fats.