Characteristics of living organisms Flashcards
MRS H GREN
1
Q
What does the M stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Movement - act of moving
2
Q
What do both R’s stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Respiration - chemical reaction to release energy / reproduction - production of offspring
3
Q
What does the S stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Sensitivity - ability to respond to a stimulus
4
Q
What does the H stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Homeostasis - maintain constant internal environment
5
Q
What does the G stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Growth - increase in size or mass
6
Q
What does the E stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Excretion - removal of waste
7
Q
What does the N stand for in MRS H GREN?
A
Nutrition - providing / obtaining food or nutrients
