Topic 1: Characteristics and classification of living organisms

an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place.

the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy for metabolism

the ability to detect or react and make a reponse

a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both

the processes that make more of the same kind of organism.

the removal from organisms of toxic materials, the waste products of metabolim and substances in excess of requirments

the taking in of materials for energy, growth and development.

a system or organization consisting of interdependent parts, compared to a living being.

To reproduce to produce fertile offsrpings

The biological system of naming the organisms in which the name is composed of two terms, where, the first term indicates the genus and the second term indicates the species of the organism.

Living organisms with backbones.

Living organisms without backbones.

They have four limbs and are characterised by the presence of hair or fur, and mammary glands.

a group of warm-blooded vertebrates feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a strong yet lightweight skeleton.

any member of the class Reptilia, the group of air-breathing vertebrates that have internal fertilization, amniotic development, and epidermal scales covering part or all of their body.

any organism that is able to live both on land and in water.

They have a smooth-streamlined shape with fins for movement and are covered in overlapping scales. Fish have gills for breathing

Body consists of many segments each segment contains 1 pair of joint legs and 1 pair of anntane.

3 part body and 3 pairs of jointed legs 2 pair of wings and one pair of anntane.

2 part of the body , 4 pairs of jointed legs and no anntane

More than 4 pairs of jointed legs and 2 pairs of anntane.

A biological kingdom consisting of multicellular organisms that do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts.

ferns and flowering plants. Do not produce flowers/seeds. They are plants with roots, stems and feathery leaves. Reproduce by spores.

Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds and mushrooms. These organisms are classified under kingdom fungi. The organisms found in Kingdom fungi contain a cell wall