1.1.1 The Unifying Characteristics of Living Organisms Flashcards

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In order for something to be considered ‘living’, it must fulfil specific criteria, what is that Criteria?

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The criteria can be remembered by the acronym “Mrs C Gren”

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What does the acronym, “Mrs C Gren”, stand for?

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Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Control
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition
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If something does not carry out all of these life processes, what are they?

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Dead or non living.

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Give an example of a non living particle/agent

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Virus

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