General
What are all living things made up of?
Cells
All organisms respond to ____________, including sound, light, taste and touch.
Stimuli
The general act of walking, crawling, slithering, swimming, flying, facing the sun or propelling.
Movement
Where do humans get energy from?
Food
Generally, how do plants reproduce?
All living things require __________ to carry out life.
Energy
Living things have the capability of ___________ and maturation.
Growth
Organisms release energy when a food source is consumed. This process produces carbon dioxide, water and waste when food is broken down.
Respiration
Where do plants get energy from?
The Sun
Generally, (school appropriate), how do animals reproduce?
Mating/Egg Fertilization
Name three living things.
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Organisms need to consume other plants and animals or produce their own food to survive.
Nutrition
The process where organisms expel waste from their bodies.
Excretion
Where do animals get energy from?
Food
Generally, how do cells reproduce?
Cell division/dividing
Name 3 non-living things.
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Organisms go through mating, egg fertilization, seed production or cell division to create new individuals of their species.
Reproduction
Following a lifecycle is an example of _________.
Growth
What would happen (over time) if a living thing was cut off from it's energy source?
They would die.
If you touch a hot stove and you quickly pull your hand away, this is responding to ________.
Stimuli
What is the difference between living and non-living things?
Living things reproduce, are made of cells, need energy and respond to their environments. Non-living things do not do these things.
What acronym helps us remember the characteristics of living organisms?
MRS GREN
Microscopic organisms can propel themselves or inch around. This is an example of ___________.
Movement
What is the process called when a plant creates energy?
photosynthesis
Some living things are made up of just one cell. Give an example!
Bacteria