movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition
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What is movement?
an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place
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What is respiration?
the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism
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What is sensitivity?
the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses
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What is growth?
a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both
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What is reproduction?
the processes that make
more of the same kind of organism
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What is excretion?
removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism (chemical reactions in cells including respiration), toxic materials, and substances in excess of requirements
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What is nutrition?
taking in of materials for energy, growth and development; plants require light, carbon dioxide, water and ions; animals need organic compounds and ions and usually need water
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What is movement?
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an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place
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