Characteristics Of Living Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 characteristics of living organisms?
A
> Nutrition
Respiration
Excretion
Growth
Irritability/ Sensibility
Movement
Reproduction
2
Q
What is Respiration?
A
Respiration is the release of energy from food
3
Q
What is an organism?
A
A living thing made up of chemicals in units known as cells.
4
Q
What is metabolism?
A
Metabolism is the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy.
5
Q
What is Sexual reproduction?
A
Reproduction that involves two parent organisms producing gamets (sex cells) which fuse.
6
Q
What is Asexual reproduction?
A
Reproduction that involves one parent having offspring.
7
Q
What are microbes?
A
Microbes are viruses, bacteria, protozoa and some fungi. However they are better described as MICROORGANISMS
