Characteristics of Living Organisms

Question 1

What is the abbreviation used to remember these Characteristics

Answer 1

M - Movement
R - Respiration
S - Sensitivity (respond to stimuli)

G - Growth
R - Reproduction
E - Excretion
N - Nutrition
C - Control

Question 2

Movement:

Answer 2

Move by the action of muscles in animals, and slow growth movements in plants
E.g. To food and water, away from predators
Even plants move a bit

Question 3

Respiration:

Answer 3

Release energy from their food

Question 4

Growth:

Answer 4

Increase in size, using materials from their food to grow and develop

Question 4

Sensitivity:

Answer 4

React to changes in their surroundings

Question 5

Excretion:

Answer 5

Waste products have to be removed.
E.g. Carbon Dioxide and Urine

Question 6

Reproduction:

Answer 6

Organisms have to produce offspring in order for their species to survive

Question 7

Nutrition:

Answer 7

Need nutrients to provide them with energy and the raw materials for Growth and Repair.
E.g. Fats Proteins

Question 8

Control:

Answer 8

They can control their internal condition
E.g. Temperature and Water Content