7 characteristics of living things Flashcards

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Growth

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organisms begin small and get larger by the growing and addition of cell

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Movement

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action by an organism that results in change of place or position

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Sensitivity

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ability to detect and respond to changes in their environment

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Reproduction

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process that results in the multiplying of the same kind of organism

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Nutrition

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taking in materials for growth, energy, and development

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Excretion

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removal of toxic substances and materials from an organism

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Respiration

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chemical reaction in cells that breaks down nutrient molecules to release energy

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