Nature of Organisms Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does the ‘M’ in MRS GREN stand for?
Movement
True or False: Respiration is a process that only occurs in animals.
False
Fill in the blank: The ‘S’ in MRS GREN stands for ______.
Sensitivity
What does the ‘R’ in MRS GREN represent?
Respiration
What life process does the ‘G’ in MRS GREN refer to?
Growth
Which life process is responsible for the increase in size and mass of an organism?
Growth
True or False: All living organisms can reproduce.
True
What does the ‘E’ in MRS GREN stand for?
Excretion
Fill in the blank: The ‘N’ in MRS GREN stands for ______.
Nutrition
What process involves the removal of waste products from an organism?
Excretion
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms? A) Movement B) Reproduction C) Inertia
C) Inertia
What is the primary purpose of reproduction in living organisms?
To produce offspring and ensure the continuation of the species
True or False: Sensitivity refers to an organism’s ability to respond to stimuli.
True
What does ‘Nutrition’ mean in the context of living organisms?
The process of obtaining and using food for energy, growth, and maintenance
Fill in the blank: The process of converting food into energy is called ______.
Respiration
Which life process allows organisms to adapt to their environment?
Sensitivity
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a form of movement in living organisms? A) Photosynthesis B) Locomotion C) Reproduction
B) Locomotion
What is the significance of excretion in living organisms?
To remove harmful waste products from the body
True or False: All living organisms require nutrition to survive.
True
What is a common indicator of growth in living organisms?
Increase in size or mass
Fill in the blank: Living organisms respond to ______ in their environment.
Stimuli
What is the difference between growth and development in living organisms?
Growth refers to an increase in size, while development refers to changes in maturity and function.
Multiple Choice: Which characteristic of living organisms involves the production of energy? A) Respiration B) Sensitivity C) Nutrition
A) Respiration
What are the two main types of reproduction?
Asexual and sexual reproduction