Topic 1: Characteristics and classification of living organisms Flashcards
Movement
an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place.
Respiration
the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy for metabolism
Sensitivity
the ability to detect or react and make a reponse
Growth
a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both
Reproduction
the processes that make more of the same kind of organism.
Excretion
the removal from organisms of toxic materials, the waste products of metabolim and substances in excess of requirments
Nutrition
the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development.
Organism
a system or organization consisting of interdependent parts, compared to a living being.
Species
To reproduce to produce fertile offsrpings
Binomial system
The biological system of naming the organisms in which the name is composed of two terms, where, the first term indicates the genus and the second term indicates the species of the organism.
Vertebrate
Living organisms with backbones.
Invertebrate
Living organisms without backbones.
mammals
They have four limbs and are characterised by the presence of hair or fur, and mammary glands.
birds
a group of warm-blooded vertebrates feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a strong yet lightweight skeleton.
reptiles
any member of the class Reptilia, the group of air-breathing vertebrates that have internal fertilization, amniotic development, and epidermal scales covering part or all of their body.
amphibians
any organism that is able to live both on land and in water.
fish
They have a smooth-streamlined shape with fins for movement and are covered in overlapping scales. Fish have gills for breathing
Myriapods
Body consists of many segments each segment contains 1 pair of joint legs and 1 pair of anntane.
insects
3 part body and 3 pairs of jointed legs 2 pair of wings and one pair of anntane.
arachnids
2 part of the body , 4 pairs of jointed legs and no anntane
crustaceans
More than 4 pairs of jointed legs and 2 pairs of anntane.
Animal
A biological kingdom consisting of multicellular organisms that do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts.
Plant
ferns and flowering plants. Do not produce flowers/seeds. They are plants with roots, stems and feathery leaves. Reproduce by spores.
Fungus
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds and mushrooms. These organisms are classified under kingdom fungi. The organisms found in Kingdom fungi contain a cell wall