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 releasesenergy 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.