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The document outlines the characteristics of living organisms, summarized by the acronym MRS GREN, which includes Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, and Nutrition. It also explains metabolism, detailing its two components: catabolism, which breaks down molecules to release energy, and anabolism, which builds larger molecules using energy. Together, these processes are essential for maintaining life and supporting growth and repair in organisms.

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The document outlines the characteristics of living organisms, summarized by the acronym MRS GREN, which includes Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, and Nutrition. It also explains metabolism, detailing its two components: catabolism, which breaks down molecules to release energy, and anabolism, which builds larger molecules using energy. Together, these processes are essential for maintaining life and supporting growth and repair in organisms.

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CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING THINGS 22

MRS GREN

MOVEMENT: All organisms are able to move to some extent. Most animals
can move their whole body from place to place, and plants can slowly move
parts of themselves

RESPIRATION: All organisms break down glucose and other substances


inside their cells, to release energy that they can use.

SENSITIVITY: All organisms pick up information about changes in their


environment, and react to the changes.

GROWTH: All organisms begin small and get larger, by the growth of their
cells and by adding new cells to their bodies

REPRODUCTION: Organisms are able to make new organisms of the same


species as themselves

EXCRETION: All organisms produce unwanted or toxic waste products as a


result of their metabolic reactions, and these must be removed from the
body

NUTRITION: Organisms take substances from their environment and use


them to provide energy or materials to make new cells.

METABOLISM

Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in your body's
cells to keep you alive — converting food into energy, building and breaking
down molecules, and eliminating waste.

The Two Sides of Metabolism


1. Catabolism (breaking down)

Breaks down larger molecules (carbs, fats, proteins) into smaller ones
Releases energy in the process
Example: digesting a piece of bread breaks starch into glucose, which is
then broken down further to release energy

2. Anabolism (building up)


Uses energy to build larger molecules from smaller ones
Used for growth, repair, and maintenance
Example: linking amino acids together to build new muscle proteins

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