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MRS GREN
L15.1 Plants - 7 Characteristics of Living Things
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Movement | All living things can change position - to find food, escape predators or find better growing conditions |
| Respiration | Release of energy from food or stored chemicals in cells to carry out cell processes eg growth |
| Sensitivity | Detecting changes in the surroundings eg light levels |
| Growth | As they get older living things will also get bigger. |
| Reproduction | This creates new individuals. |
| Excretion | Getting rid of waste from the body - including carbon dioxide from respiration and sweat. |
| Nutrition | Taking in and using food as a supply of energy. |