The characteristics of living organisms.

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Movement
Is an action by organism causing a change of position or place.
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Respiration
Are the chemical reactions in cells that breakdown nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism.
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Sensitivity
Is the ability to detect stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropiate responses.
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Growth
Is a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or both.
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Excretion
Is the removal from orgnisms of the waste products of metabolism, toxic materials, and substances in excess requirements.
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Nutrition
Is the 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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Reproduction
Are the processes that make more of the same kind of organism.
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