Characteristics of Living Organisms

Cards (7)

Reproduction 
The process by which an organism's body increases the same kind of organism
Growth 
The ability for a living organism to increase the amount of mass of its body in a permanent way
Movement 
An action by an organism causing a change of position
Respiration
A chemical reaction in cells that break down nutrient molecules and releases energy for metabolism
Excretion 
The removal of waste products that enables an organism to remove toxic substances in excess of requirements
Sensitivity 
The ability for a living organism to detect and respond to stimuli in the external or internal environment
Nutrition 
The intake of materials needed to produce energy, grow and develop