Why Living Matters
Living matters are organisms that possess the fundamental characteristics of life. This includes movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, and nutrition.
First off, every single living matter is capable of movement. For instance, animals can move according to their will; they can change position and transfer from one place to another. Although this trait may not be as noticeable in plants, they also show little movements such as when leaves turn towards the direction of the sun or when they open and close.
Respiration is a chemical reaction that occurs within cells and tissues; substances rich with energy, such as glucose and proteins are broken down in order to supply the body with the energy it needs. After the process, water and carbon dioxide are produced as waste products. …show more content…
Another characteristic is the organism’s ability to detect a change in environment - internally or externally. The body acts in response to the change, and this is called sensitivity. The reaction is often involuntary. For instance, you had a run and as a result, your body temperature rose, the body sensed that and responded to it hence the sweat.
Living matters come to life and start to grow when certain conditions are met with the help of the essential nutrients needed.
By multiplying the amount and size of the cells, an organism can continuously grow. They can increase their mass and when needed can also transform as an adaptation and self-defence from the threats of the environment. Life is a cycle, an organism is born and afterwards, it grows and eventually dies.
To prevent the extinction of living matters, they are able to reproduce and pass down their genes to an offspring - continuing the species. There are two methods to reproduce, sexual and asexual.
Excretion is the process of removing toxic waste from the body. These substances are the waste products of respiration and photosynthesis. Animals have organs that exist for this purpose, such as the kidneys and the urinary bladder, which get rid of waste through urine. On top of that, animals also have sweat glands located under their skin which is responsible for getting out excess salt and water in a form of sweat. These organs are not present in plants, however, they still excrete waste substances like oxygen and water through
transpiration.
First off, every single living matter is capable of movement. For instance, animals can move according to their will; they can change position and transfer from one place to another. Although this trait may not be as noticeable in plants, they also show little movements such as when leaves turn towards the direction of the sun or when they open and close.
Respiration is a chemical reaction that occurs within cells and tissues; substances rich with energy, such as glucose and proteins are broken down in order to supply the body with the energy it needs. After the process, water and carbon dioxide are produced as waste products. …show more content…
Another characteristic is the organism’s ability to detect a change in environment - internally or externally. The body acts in response to the change, and this is called sensitivity. The reaction is often involuntary. For instance, you had a run and as a result, your body temperature rose, the body sensed that and responded to it hence the sweat.
Living matters come to life and start to grow when certain conditions are met with the help of the essential nutrients needed.
By multiplying the amount and size of the cells, an organism can continuously grow. They can increase their mass and when needed can also transform as an adaptation and self-defence from the threats of the environment. Life is a cycle, an organism is born and afterwards, it grows and eventually dies.
To prevent the extinction of living matters, they are able to reproduce and pass down their genes to an offspring - continuing the species. There are two methods to reproduce, sexual and asexual.
Excretion is the process of removing toxic waste from the body. These substances are the waste products of respiration and photosynthesis. Animals have organs that exist for this purpose, such as the kidneys and the urinary bladder, which get rid of waste through urine. On top of that, animals also have sweat glands located under their skin which is responsible for getting out excess salt and water in a form of sweat. These organs are not present in plants, however, they still excrete waste substances like oxygen and water through
transpiration.