Signs of life Flashcards
1
Q
Name the seven signs of life
A
M - movement
R - reproduction
S - sensitivity
G - growth
R - respiration
E - excretion
N - nutrition
2
Q
Define movement
A
the organism moves
3
Q
Define reproduction
A
the organism somehow produces an offspring
4
Q
Define sensitivity
A
the organism somehow reacts to its surroundings
5
Q
Define growth
A
the organism matures/grows bigger over time
6
Q
Define excretion
A
the organism somehow removes waste from its body
7
Q
Define respiration
A
the organism somehow breathes - gas exchange
8
Q
Define nutrition
A
the organism needs nutrients for it to stay alive and grow
