(characteristics)

Question 1

Movement

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Respiration

Answer 2

the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy for metabolism

Question 3

Sensitivity

Answer 3

the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses

Question 4

Growth

Answer 4

a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both

Question 5

Reproduction

Answer 5

the processes that make more of the same kind of organism

Question 6

Excretion

Answer 6

the removal from organisms of toxic materials, the waste products of metabolism (chemical reactions in cells including respiration) and substances in excess of requirements

Question 7

Nutrition

Answer 7

the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development; plants require light, carbon dioxide, water and ions; animals need organic compounds, ions and usually need water