MRS C GREN- living organisms Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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what does m stand for
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movement- they move
2
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what do the two R’s stand for
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respiration- they respire (the release of energy in cells)
reproduction- they reproduce (the production of new organisms)
3
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what does S stand for
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sensitivity- they respond to their surroundings
4
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what does c stand for
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control- they control their internal conditions
5
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what does g stand for
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growth- they grow and develop
6
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what does e stand for
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excretion- they excrete their waste (removal of metabolic waste)
7
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what does n stand for
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nutrition- they require nutrition (taking in of food)
8
Q
give examples of control of internal conditions
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Living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable conditions such as :
steady water levels, body temperature and blood sugar levels
