Characteristics of life Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Acronym for the 8 characteristics of life?
A
MRS GREN
2
Q
What does MRS H GREN stand for?
A
Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition
3
Q
What is Movement?
A
A change of position
4
Q
What is Respiration?
A
It is the release of energy in cells from glucose.
Chemical Reaction
Occurs in all living things
5
Q
What is the respiration word equation?
A
Glucose + Oxygen - Carbon Dioxide + Water (and some energy)
6
Q
What is sensitivity?
A
It is the ability to detect changes in the environment and react to them
7
Q
What is Growth?
A
It is an increase in size
8
Q
What is reproduction?
A
It is the process that creates new offsprings
9
Q
What is excretion?
A
It is the removal of waste made by chemical reactions
10
Q
What is nutrition?
A
It is the process of obtaining energy
