Nature of Organisms Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What does the ‘M’ in MRS GREN stand for?

A

Movement

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2
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True or False: Respiration is a process that only occurs in animals.

A

False

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Fill in the blank: The ‘S’ in MRS GREN stands for ______.

A

Sensitivity

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What does the ‘R’ in MRS GREN represent?

A

Respiration

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5
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What life process does the ‘G’ in MRS GREN refer to?

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Growth

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6
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Which life process is responsible for the increase in size and mass of an organism?

A

Growth

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7
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True or False: All living organisms can reproduce.

A

True

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8
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What does the ‘E’ in MRS GREN stand for?

A

Excretion

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9
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Fill in the blank: The ‘N’ in MRS GREN stands for ______.

A

Nutrition

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10
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What process involves the removal of waste products from an organism?

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Excretion

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms? A) Movement B) Reproduction C) Inertia

A

C) Inertia

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12
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What is the primary purpose of reproduction in living organisms?

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To produce offspring and ensure the continuation of the species

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13
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True or False: Sensitivity refers to an organism’s ability to respond to stimuli.

A

True

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14
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What does ‘Nutrition’ mean in the context of living organisms?

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The process of obtaining and using food for energy, growth, and maintenance

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15
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting food into energy is called ______.

A

Respiration

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16
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Which life process allows organisms to adapt to their environment?

17
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a form of movement in living organisms? A) Photosynthesis B) Locomotion C) Reproduction

A

B) Locomotion

18
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What is the significance of excretion in living organisms?

A

To remove harmful waste products from the body

19
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True or False: All living organisms require nutrition to survive.

20
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What is a common indicator of growth in living organisms?

A

Increase in size or mass

21
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Fill in the blank: Living organisms respond to ______ in their environment.

22
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What is the difference between growth and development in living organisms?

A

Growth refers to an increase in size, while development refers to changes in maturity and function.

23
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Multiple Choice: Which characteristic of living organisms involves the production of energy? A) Respiration B) Sensitivity C) Nutrition

A

A) Respiration

24
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What are the two main types of reproduction?

A

Asexual and sexual reproduction

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True or False: All living organisms exhibit all characteristics of MRS GREN.
True
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What is the role of sensitivity in survival?
It helps organisms detect changes in their environment and react accordingly.
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What is an organism?
Something that is living and carrying out all of the processes.