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Responsivess
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Indicates that the organism recognizes changes in its internal or external environment
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required for adaptability
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adaptability
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changes the organisms behaviour capabilities, or structure
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required for survival in a constantly changing world
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growth and development
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inherited patterns for growth (an increase in size) and development (changes in structure and function) produce organisms characteristic of there species
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growth and development to maturity is controlled by inherited instructions in the form of DNA
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Reproduction
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produces the next generation
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sexual reproduction between two parents produces offspring with varied characteristics
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movement and locomotion
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distributes materials throughout large organisms; changes orientation or position of plant or immobile animal; moves mobile animals around the environment
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animals show locomotion at some point in their lives
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Respiration
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usually refers to oxygen absorption and utilization, and carbon dioxide generation and release
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oxygen is required for chemical processes that release energy in a useable form; carbon dioxide is released as a waste producted
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circulation
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movement of fluid within the organism; may involve a pump and a network of special vessels
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the circulation provides an internal distribution network
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digestion
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the chemical breakdown of complex materials for absorption and use by the organism
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the chemicals released can be used to generate energy or to support growth
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Excretion
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The elimination of chemical waste products generated by the organism
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the waste products are often toxic, so their removal is essential
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