Characteristics of living organisms Flashcards
1
Q
What do all living organisms have in common?
A
They:
- move,
- respire,
- sensitive to their surroundings,
- grow,
- reproduce,
- excrete,
- require nutrition,
- control internal conditions
2
Q
What is the order of MRS GRENC?
A
Move
Respire
Sensitive
Grow
Reproduce
Excrete
Nutrition
Control
3
Q
What is respiration?
A
Respiration is a chemical reaction which occurs in all living cells, releasing energy from glucose.
4
Q
What is aerobic respiration?
A
Aerobic respiration occurs with oxygen and releases more energy but more slowly.
5
Q
What is anaerobic respiration & where does it occur?
A
Anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and releases less energy but more quickly and occurs in the cytoplasm of cells
