Characteristics Of Living Organisms

Question 1

Characteristics of living things

Answer 1

There are eight life characteristics that most living organisms will show at some time during their lives:

Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity

Homeostasis

Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition

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Question 2

Movement

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Respiration

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Sensitivity

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Homeostasis

Answer 5

This is the control of internal conditions to provide the optimum conditions inside cells for all the reactions needed for life

Question 6

Growth

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Reproduction

Answer 7

The processes that make more of the same kind of organism

Question 8

Excretion

Answer 8

The removal from organisms of toxic materials, tje waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements.

Question 9

Nutrition

Answer 9

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.