Characteristics of living organisms

Question 1

What are the 7 characterises of living organisms

Answer 1

movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition

Question 2

Describe movement

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Describe respiration

Answer 3

Respiration is the chemical reactions in the cells that break down the nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism.

Question 4

Describe sensitivity

Answer 4

Sensitivity is the ability to detect and respond to changes in the internal or external environment.

Question 5

Describe growth

Answer 5

Growth is a permanent increase in size and dry mass

Question 6

Describe reproduction

Answer 6

Reproduction is the processes that make more of the same kind of organism.

Question 7

Describe excretion

Answer 7

Excretion is the removal of wate products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements.

Question 8

Describe Nutrition

Answer 8

Nutrition as the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development.