Chapter 1: Characteristics And Classififcation Of Living Organisms

Question 1

State the characteristics of living things

Answer 1

Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition

Represented by the acronym: MRS GREN

Question 2

Define Movement as a characteristic of living organisms.

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define Respiration as a characteristic of living organisms.

Answer 3

This is the chemical reaction in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism.