Chapter 2 - Characteristics of Life Flashcards
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metabolism
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the sum of all the chemical reactions in an organism
2
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continuity of life/biogenesis
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all living things arise from other living things of the same type
3
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organisation
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living things are composed of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems
4
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nutrition
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the way organisms obtain and use food
5
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excretion
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the removal of waste products of metabolism
6
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response
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the way in which all living things react to changes in their environment
7
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reproduction
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the production of new individuals
8
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Life
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The possesion of all the following characteristics: organised, requires nutrition and excretion, capable of responding and reproducing.
