The Characteristics of Life 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyThe Study of LifeA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: Leaving cert 1Created on: 28-06-17 19:06 Explain the term 'metabolism' The sum of all the chemical reactions in an organism. 1 of 9 Explain what is meant by 'continuity of life' Living things arise from other living things of the same type. 2 of 9 Explain what is meant by 'spontaneous generation' Living things arise from non-living matter. 3 of 9 Define 'life' The possession of all the following characteristics: organisation, nutrition, excretion, response, reproduction. 4 of 9 'Living things are composed of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.' What characteristic of life defines this statement? Organisation 5 of 9 Explain the term 'nutrition' The way living things obtain and use food. 6 of 9 Which statement best describes the term 'excretion'? The removal of waste products of metabolism from the body. 7 of 9 What is meant by the term 'response'? The way in which living things react to changes in their environment or surroundings. 8 of 9 What characteristic of life is defined as 'the production of new individuals'? Reproduction 9 of 9
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