Characteristics Of Living Organisms (lesson 1) Flashcards
1
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The 7 characteristics
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(MRS GREN) movement, reproduction, sensitivity, growth, respiration, excretion, nutrition
2
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Movement
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The action of an organism causing a change of position
3
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Reproduction
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The process that makes more of the same kind of organism
4
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Sensitivity
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The ability to detect changes in the internal and external environment
5
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Respiration
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The chemical reaction in cells that break down glucose and release energy
6
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Excretion
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The removal of excess substances or toxic substances from an organism
7
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Nutrition
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Taking in materials for energy, growth + development
8
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Growth
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Permanent increase in size by an increase in cell number and/or cell size
