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Metabolism
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The sum of all processes in an organisms that sustain the organism's life functions.
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Anabolism
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All the processes in an organism which use energy and simple chemicals to build larger chemicals and structure necessary for life.
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Catabolism
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All the processes in an organisms which break down chemicals to produce energy and simple chemicals.
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Photosynthesis
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The process where green plants (and some other organisms) use the sun's energy to produce their own food.
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Herbivores
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Organisms that eat only plants.
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Carnivores
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Organisms that eat only other organisms.
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Omnivores
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Organisms that eat both plants an other organisms
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Producers
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Organisms that produce their own food.
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Consumers
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Organisms that eat living producers and/or other consumers for food.
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Decomposer
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Organisms that break down dead remains of other organisms.
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Autotrophs
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Organisms that are able to make their own food.
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Heterotrophs
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Organisms that depend on other organisms for their food.
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Asexual Reproduction
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Reproduction accomplished by a single organism.
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Sexual Reproduction
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Reproduction that requires two organisms.
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Inheritance
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The process by which characteristics are passed down from parent to offspring.
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