Life Processes and Cells

There are seven things that all living organisms do- these are called life processes. An organism is only alive if it does all seven life processes.   

The life processes can be memorised with the acronym MRS NERG:

• Movement- Being able to move parts of the body 
• Reproduction- Producing offspring 
• Sensitivity- Responding and reacting  
• Nutrition- Getting food 
• Excretion- Getting rid of waste 
• Respiration*- Turning good into energy
• Growth- Getting to adult size

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