an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place
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respiration
the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and 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 appropriate responses
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growth
a permanent increase n size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both
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reproduction
the processes that make more of the same kind of organism
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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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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 meed water
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limiting factor
something present in the environment in such short supply that it restricts life processes
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Card 2
Front
the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism
Back
respiration
Card 3
Front
the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses
Back
Card 4
Front
a permanent increase n size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both
Back
Card 5
Front
the processes that make more of the same kind of organism
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