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Mnemonic for 8 characteristics of living organisms?
MRS H GREN
MRS H GREN — what does M stand for?
Movement
MRS H GREN — what does R stand for?
Respiration
MRS H GREN — what does S stand for?
Sensitivity
MRS H GREN — what does H stand for?
Homeostasis (control of internal conditions)
MRS H GREN — what does G stand for?
Growth
MRS H GREN — what does first E stand for?
Excretion
MRS H GREN — what does N stand for?
Nutrition
MRS H GREN — what does last R stand for?
Reproduction
Definition of respiration?
Chemical reaction in cells that releases energy from glucose
Definition of excretion?
Removal of metabolic waste (e.g. CO2, urea)
Definition of egestion?
Removal of undigested food (faeces)