Characteristics of Living Organisms 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyVariety of life and classificationCharacteristics of Living OrganismsIGCSEAll boards Created by: AMRD_1234Created on: 29-05-16 12:19 Movement An action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change in position or place 1 of 7 Respiration The chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy for metabolism 2 of 7 Sensitivity The ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make responses 3 of 7 Growth A permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both 4 of 7 Reproduction The process that make more of the same kind of organism 5 of 7 Excretion The removal from organisms of toxic materials, the waste products of metabolism and substances excess of requirements 6 of 7 Nutrition The taking in, absorption and assimilation of nutrients containing raw materials or energy for growth and tissue repair 7 of 7
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