Practice and Revision - Characteristics of Living Organisms
Let us practise and revise what we learned about characteristics of living organisms. Living organisms share characteristics like growth, re
Core concept
All living organisms grow, increasing in size and complexity over time, unlike non-living things which do not grow biologically.
How it works
Living organisms reproduce, creating offspring similar to themselves, ensuring the continuation of their species.
Why it matters
Living organisms respond to stimuli in their environment, like a plant growing towards light or an animal reacting to danger.
Key detail
Other characteristics include respiration (using oxygen for energy), excretion (removing waste), and nutrition (obtaining food for energy).
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• Living organisms grow over time.
• Non-living things don't grow biologically.
• Living organisms reproduce.
• This ensures species continuation.
• They respond to stimuli.
• Example: plant growing towards light.
• Other traits: respiration, excretion, nutrition.
• These distinguish living from non-living things.