Characteristics of Living Organisms

Movement

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

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Respiration

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

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Sensitivity

The ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make responses

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Growth

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

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Reproduction

The process that make more of the same kind of organism

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Excretion

The removal from organisms of toxic materials, the waste products of metabolism and substances excess of requirements

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Nutrition

The taking in, absorption and assimilation of nutrients containing raw materials or energy for growth and tissue repair

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

Respiration

The ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make responses

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

The process that make more of the same kind of organism

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