characteristics of life

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Biology Flashcards on characteristics of life, created by jjfi66 on 20/10/2013.
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Cells The basic unit of life, capable of performing the functions required for life
digestion breakdown of food into useable form. from large molecules to smaller molecules
energy the ability to do work/ function or put matter into motion. calories
Homeostasis A state of body equilibrium or stable internal environment of the body. Healthy
Excretion removal of wastes from an organism. Not necessarily the removal from food
Metabolism All of the chemical reactions occurring in the body
Reproduction Producing a new organism of your same type
Respiration (cellular) Realizing of chemical energy from nutrients which occurs in the mitochondria
Synthesis Building up reactions. Building molecules. Combining simple substances into larger subtances
Transport Moving of material thought a living thing. Through the circulatory system
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