Biology, Characteristics of life (1.1)

Question 1

What does MRSGREN stand for?

Answer 1

Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Grow, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition/Nourish

Question 2

Define Movement

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define Respiration

Answer 3

The chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in cells to release energy

Question 4

Define Sensitivity or Irritability

Answer 4

Being able to detect or sense change(stimuli) in environment and make a response

Question 5

Define Growth

Answer 5

Organism changes in size or form PERMANENTLY

Question 6

Reproduction

Answer 6

Able to make more of the same kind of organism

Question 7

Excretion

Answer 7

Removal of toxic materials(as a result of chemical reactions) from the organism

Question 8

Nourish/Nutrition

Answer 8

Able to take materials for energy and growth.