IGCSE Biology Characteristics of living things 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyVariety of life and classificationIGCSECIE Created by: Alex WaringCreated on: 09-04-14 11:42 Growth A permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell size and/or number 1 of 7 Respiration The chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy. 2 of 7 Sensitivity or Irritability The ability of the body to detect and respond to stimuli. 3 of 7 Movement An action by organism causing a change of position or place 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 in excess of requiremnets 6 of 7 Nutrition The taking in of nutrients which are organic molecules and mineral ions, providing raw materials or energy for growth, tissue repair and reproduction. 7 of 7
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