characteristics of living organisms

Question 1

Reproduction

Answer 1

The process that makes more of the same type of organism

Question 2

Movement

Answer 2

The action by an organism or part of an organism that causes change in position on place

Question 3

Respiration

Answer 3

The breaking down of nutrient molecules in the living cells to release energy for metabolism

Question 4

Sensitivy

Answer 4

The ability to sense or detect stimuli in the internal or external environment and the ability to react to change in environment

Question 5

Growth

Answer 5

The permanent increase in dry mass or size by increase in cell size, number or both

Question 6

Excretion

Answer 6

Removal of waste products from metabolism, toxic material and substances in excess requirement.

Question 7

Nutrition

Answer 7

The taking in of material for energy growth and development. Plants require light, carbon dioxide, water and ions. Animals require organic material, ions and usually need water