Characteristics of living organisms Flashcards
1
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movement
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an action by an organism or part of an organism causing change in position or place
2
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respiration
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the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism
3
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sensitivity
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the ability to detect or sense stimuli in the external or internal environment and make appropriate responses
4
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growth
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a permanent increase in size and dry mass by an increase in cell number or cell size or both
5
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excretion
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removal from organisms of the waste products of metabolism, toxic materials, and substances in excess of requirements
6
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nutrition
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taking in of material for energy, growth and development
7
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reproduction
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the process that makes more of the same kind of organism
