Characteristics and classification of living organisms

• movement is the action by an organism or part of an organism, causing a place or position.
• Reproduction is the process that makes more of the same kind of organism
• Growth is a permanent increase in size and dry mass
• Sensitivity is the ability to detect and respond to changes in the internal or external environment.
• Respiration describes the chemical reaction in cells that breaks down nutrient molecules and release energy to the metabolism.
• Excretion is the removal of waste products of the metabolism and substances in excess of requirements.
• Nutrition is taking in of materials for energy, growth and development.