1.1 MRS C GREN (Characteristics of Living Organisms) Flashcards
1
Q
What does MRS C GREN stand for?
(8 marks)
A
Movement
Reproduction
Sensitivity
Control
Growth
Respiration
Excretion
Nutrition
2
Q
Movement
A
The actions of muscles in animals and slow growth in plants.
3
Q
Reproduction
A
Production of new organisms
4
Q
Sensitivity
A
The ability to be sensitive to and respond to changes in the surroundings.
5
Q
Control (Homeostasis)
A
The ability to control their internal conditions.
6
Q
Growth
A
Increase in size and mass by increasing the number of cells.
7
Q
Respiration
A
Releasing of energy in cells
8
Q
Excretion
A
Removal of metabolic waste particles produced by chemical processes in cells.
9
Q
Nutrition
A
The need to take in food for energy.
