Definition of LIFE - living things Flashcards
1
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- Cells
A
the cell is the smallest unit that is actually alive
each cell must carry out all the processes of life
2
Q
- Nutrition
A
cells must take in what they need from their surroundings
3
Q
- Respiration
A
every cell uses energy and powered by energy
energy releases respiration
4
Q
- Synthesis
A
creating products for the cells to use creating proteins
5
Q
- Excretion
A
the cell getting rid of the unwanted products
6
Q
- Response
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when something changes in the environment around the cell the cell then needs to react
7
Q
- Homostasis
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we need the response to keep the cell equal balance
8
Q
- Growth
A
the cell increases in size
9
Q
- Reproduction
A
the cell making copies of itself
