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movement

A

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

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respiration

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the chemical reactions in cells
that break down nutrient molecules and
release energy for metabolism

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sensitivity

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the ability to detect and
respond to changes in the internal or external environment

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growth

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a permanent increase in size and
dry mass

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reproduction

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the processes that make
more of the same kind of organism

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excretion

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the removal of the waste
products of metabolism and substances in
excess of requirements

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nutrition

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the taking in of materials for
energy, growth and development

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species

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a group of organisms that
can reproduce to produce fertile offspring

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binomial system of naming species

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an internationally agreed system in which the
scientific name of an organism is made up of two
parts showing the genus and species

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cell

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cell - smallest basic unit of an organism i.e. plant/animal; microscopic

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tissue - a

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