7 characteristics of living things Flashcards
1
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Growth
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organisms begin small and get larger by the growing and addition of cell
2
Q
Movement
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action by an organism that results in change of place or position
3
Q
Sensitivity
A
ability to detect and respond to changes in their environment
4
Q
Reproduction
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process that results in the multiplying of the same kind of organism
5
Q
Nutrition
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taking in materials for growth, energy, and development
6
Q
Excretion
A
removal of toxic substances and materials from an organism
7
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Respiration
A
chemical reaction in cells that breaks down nutrient molecules to release energy
