IGCSE unit 1.1 Characteristics of living organism

Question	Answer
MOVEMENT	As an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place
RESPIRATION	As the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism
SENSITIVITY	As the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses
GROWTTH	As a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both
REPRODUCTION	As the processes that make more of the same kind of organism
EXCRETION	As removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism (chemical reactions in cells including respiration), toxic materials, and substances in excess of requirements
NUTRITION	As taking in of materials for energy, growth and development; plants require light, carbon dioxide, water and ions; animals need organic compounds and ions and usually need water

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