Characteristics and Classifications of Living Organisms

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  1. 5. The process by which metabolic waste, toxic substances and excess materials are removed from the body.
  2. 7. A universal system for naming organism's using their genus and species.
  3. 8. All of the chemical reactions that take place in an organism.
  4. 9. An increase in size or dry mass that is permanent. This may be due to an increase in the number or size of cells.
  5. 10. A nonliving microorganisms that consists of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
  6. 11. Chemical reactions that take place inside cells and release energy from the breakdown of nutrient molecules. This energy is used for metabolism.
Down
  1. 1. A group of similar organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
  2. 2. The ability to detect and respond to internal and external stimuli in the environment.
  3. 3. Biological catalysts that increase the rate of reaction in living organisms.
  4. 4. The organisation of organisms into groups based on their characteristics and structure.
  5. 6. The process by which living organisms take in materials needed for growth, development and energy. Animals need water, ions, and organic compounds. Plants need water, ions, carbon dioxide and light.
  6. 8. A change in position due to the action of an organism or part of an organism.
  7. 11. The production of more of the same type of organism.