Characteristics of living organisms

Question 1

What does MRS C GREN stand for?

Answer 1

Th eight characteristics of a living organism. Movement, Reproduction, Sensitivity, Control of internal conditions, Growth, Respiration, Excretion and Nutrition

Question 2

What is the definition of movement in organisms

Answer 2

A change in location

Question 3

What is the definition of reproduction in organisms?

Answer 3

Creating new organisms of the same type or creating offspring

Question 4

What is the definition of sensitivity in organisms?

Answer 4

When an organism is able to respond and react to its environment

Question 5

What is the definition of control of internal conditions in an organism?

Answer 5

When an organism is able to control internal conditions. For example body temperature

Question 6

What is the definition of growth in an organism?

Answer 6

A permanent increase in size

Question 7

What is the definition of respiration in organisms?

Answer 7

The release of energy through food

Question 8

What is the definition of excretion in organisms?

Answer 8

The removal of toxic waste from body

Question 9

What is the definition of nutrition in organisms?

Answer 9

The intake of nutrients for growth