Difference between revisions of "MRS GREN"
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[[MRS GREN]] is an acronym used to help remember the criteria for something to be considered [[alive]]. | [[MRS GREN]] is an acronym used to help remember the criteria for something to be considered [[alive]]. | ||
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: [[MRS GREN]] stands for: | : [[MRS GREN]] stands for: | ||
*'''Movement''' - All living creatures can change direction when moving. | *'''Movement''' - All living creatures can change direction when moving. | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Respiration''' - All living creatures can get energy from food. |
| − | *'''Sensitivity''' - All living creatures can | + | *'''Sensitivity''' - All living creatures can respond to changes in the environment. |
*'''Growth''' - All living creatures can get bigger by taking on new material. | *'''Growth''' - All living creatures can get bigger by taking on new material. | ||
*'''Reproduction''' - All living creatures can make copies of themselves. | *'''Reproduction''' - All living creatures can make copies of themselves. | ||
*'''Excretion''' - All living creatures can get rid of waste materials. | *'''Excretion''' - All living creatures can get rid of waste materials. | ||
*'''Nutrition''' - All living creatures can take on new materials for movement, growth and repair. | *'''Nutrition''' - All living creatures can take on new materials for movement, growth and repair. | ||
Revision as of 08:25, 2 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
MRS GREN is an acronym used to help remember the criteria for something to be considered alive.
About MRS GREN
- MRS GREN stands for:
- Movement - All living creatures can change direction when moving.
- Respiration - All living creatures can get energy from food.
- Sensitivity - All living creatures can respond to changes in the environment.
- Growth - All living creatures can get bigger by taking on new material.
- Reproduction - All living creatures can make copies of themselves.
- Excretion - All living creatures can get rid of waste materials.
- Nutrition - All living creatures can take on new materials for movement, growth and repair.