characteristics of living organisms Flashcards
1
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movement
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an action by an organism causing a change of place or position.
2
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respire
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the chemical reaction that breaks down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy.
3
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sensitivity
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the ability to detect or sense changes in the environment and to make responses.
4
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growth
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a permanent increase in size and dry mass.
5
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reproduce
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the process that makes more of the same kind of organism.
6
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excretion
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removal from organisms of toxic material and waste products.
7
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nutrition
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the process of taking in materials for energy, growth, and development.
