Biology is the study of living things which are often called organisms. Living organisms have several features or characteristics which make them different from non-living things. The following are characteristics of living organisms:
Remember MRS GREF
Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Feeding
- They are able to REPRODUCE new offsprings.
- They FEED.
- They are able to RESPIRE by releasing energy from their food (This is usually done in the presence of oxygen).
- They GROW.
- They EXCRETE: they get rid of toxic waste substances or substances which are present in the body in excess.
- They MOVE (Not necessarily from one place to another).
- They are SENSITIVE: they can sense and respond to changes in thier surroundings.
RECAP: HOW TO REMEMBER THESE CHARACTERISTICS EASILY?
Remember MRS GREF
Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Feeding
