Characteristics of Living Organisms

Movement

Living organisms move to survive (e.g. towards food, away from predators; plants move to receive maximum sunlight).

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Respiration

Living organisms need to respire in order to release energy from their food to use.

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Sensitivity

Living organisms respond to their internal and external environments.

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Nutrition

Living organisms need nutrients to provide them with energy and the raw materials for growth and repair.

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Excretion

Living organisms remove waste products such as urine and carbon dioxide through excretion.

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Reproduction

Living organisms reproduce either sexually or asexually in order for their species to survive.

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Growth and Development

Living organisms grow and develop into their adult form.

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Living organisms need to respire in order to release energy from their food to use.

Respiration

Living organisms respond to their internal and external environments.

Living organisms need nutrients to provide them with energy and the raw materials for growth and repair.

Living organisms remove waste products such as urine and carbon dioxide through excretion.

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