Characteristics of Living Organisms

Cards (3)

  • The 8 characteristics of living organisms (MRS C GREN). All living organisms, from simple bacteria to plants and animals, can do all of these processes.
    • Movement
    • Reproduction
    • Sensitivity
    • Control
    • Growth
    • Respiration
    • Excretion
    • Nutrition
  • Respiration is the chemical reaction that releases energy from glucose in cells.
  • Control of internal conditions is the maintaining of characteristics (temperature, blood glucose, carbon dioxide, blood pressure, water content) constant within a narrow range.