The Characteristics Of Life Flashcards
1
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Metabolism
A
The sum of all the chemical reactions in an organism
2
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Continuity of life
A
Living things arise from other living things of the same type
3
Q
Life
A
The possession of the characteristics: organised, requiring nutrition and excretion, capable of responding and reproducing
4
Q
Excretion
A
The removal of waste products of metabolism from the body
5
Q
Response
A
Th sway in which all living things react to changes in their environment
6
Q
Reproduction
A
The production of new individuals
7
Q
Sexual reproduction
A
Involves the union of sex cells
8
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Asexual reproduction
A
Does not involve the union of sex cells
