Characteristics and Classification Living Things Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 characteristics of living things?
A
Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition
2
Q
Define Movement
A
Organisms changes its position / place
3
Q
Define Respiration
A
Biochemical reaction in cells that breakdown molecules to release energy
4
Q
Define Sensitivity
A
Detection of stimulus and ability to respond to the stimulus
5
Q
Define Growth
A
Permanent increase in size and dry mass
6
Q
Define Reproduction
A
A process where makes more of the same kind of organisms
7
Q
Define Excretion
A
Removal of waste products from metabolic process
8
Q
Define Nutrition
A
Taking in of subtance for growth and provide energy
9
Q
Define Species
A
A group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offsprings
