B1: Characteristics of Living Organisms

Question 1

an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place

Answer 1

movement

Question 2

the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism

Answer 2

respiration

Question 3

the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses

Answer 3

sensitivity

Question 4

a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both

Answer 4

growth

Question 5

removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism (chemical reactions in cells including respiration), toxic

Answer 5

excretion

Question 6

the processes that make more of the same kind of organism

Answer 6

reproduction

Question 7

taking in of materials for energy, growth and development

Answer 7

nutrition

Question 8

What are the 7 characteristics of living organisms?

Answer 8

Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity

Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition