Characteristics of living organisms
There are 9 characteristics of life used to differentiate living organisms from non-living things.
Nutrition
Intake of food into the body and its conversion into new protoplasm.
Respiration
Breakdown of food substances to release energy in cells.
Movement
Ability to move body parts and/or exhibit locomotion.
Excretion
Removal of metabolic waste products formed inside living cells.
Homeostasis
Maintenance of a constant internal environment.
Reproduction
Production of new individuals for the survival of the species.
Sensitivity
Ability to respond to changes in the environment.
Growth
Permanent increase in size with changes in form and structure.
Adaptability
Ability of organism to change so as to improve its chances of survival.
Source: Biology Matter
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Nutrition
Intake of food into the body and its conversion into new protoplasm.
Respiration
Breakdown of food substances to release energy in cells.
Movement
Ability to move body parts and/or exhibit locomotion.
Excretion
Removal of metabolic waste products formed inside living cells.
Homeostasis
Maintenance of a constant internal environment.
Reproduction
Production of new individuals for the survival of the species.
Sensitivity
Ability to respond to changes in the environment.
Growth
Permanent increase in size with changes in form and structure.
Adaptability
Ability of organism to change so as to improve its chances of survival.
Source: Biology Matter
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