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Characteristics of Living Organisms, Lecture notes of Biology

Universiteit van Amsterdam Biology

The 7 characteristics that all living organisms have. These include nutrition, excretion, respiration, sensitivity, reproduction, growth, and movement. The document briefly explains each characteristic and its importance in identifying living organisms. likely a part of a biology textbook or lecture notes.

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Download Characteristics of Living Organisms and more Lecture notes Biology in PDF only on Docsity! Chapter One: Characteristics Of Living Organisms In order to identify living organisms, scientists listed 7 characteristics which all living organisms have: Nutrition: Taking in nutrients which are organic substances and mineral ions, containing raw materials and energy for growth and tissue repair, absorbing and assimilating them. Excretion: Removal from organisms of toxic materials, the waste products of metabolism and substances in excess. Respiration: Chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy. Sensitivity: The ability to detect or sense changes in the environment and to make responses. Reproduction: Progresses that make more of the same kind of organism. Page 1

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