B1 - Characteristics of Living Things

Question 1

M

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Res

Answer 2

Respiration
Chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism

Question 3

S

Answer 3

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

Question 4

G

Answer 4

Growth
Permanent increase in size and dry mass

Question 5

Rep

Answer 5

Reproduction
Processes that make more of the same kind of organism

Question 6

E

Answer 6

Excretion
Removal of waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements

Question 7

N

Answer 7

Nutrition
Taking in of materials for energy, growth, and development