characteristics and classification of living organisms Flashcards
What does M.R.S G.R.E.N stand for?
Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition
What is a Kingdom?
living things or organisms classified into 5 groups
What are the 5 kingdoms?
Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protoctist, Prokaryotes
What is a Prokaryotes?
Bacteria
What is a protoctist?
Any member of the kingdom Protoctista (formerly Protista ), it includes such widely differing groups as algae (including large seaweeds )
What does MOVEMENT do to an organism?
To change its position or place
What does RESPIRATION do to an organism?
Involves chemical reactions that release energy in cells.
What does SENSITIVITY do to an organism?
Being able to detect and respond to internal and external stimuli
What does GROWTH do to an organism?
It increases the permanent size and try mass
What does REPRODUCTION do to an organism?
Results in the formation of new individuals
What does EXCRETION do to an organism?
Removes waste chemicals made in the cells during metabolism
What does NUTRITION do to an organism?
Involves the use of food for energy and growth
What are cells of all organisms made out of?
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA and ribosomes
What are the 5 main groups of VERTEBRATES?
Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals
What is a VERTEBRATE?
Animals that have a vertebral column or backbone
