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Nutrition |
This involves feeding - obtaining nutrients for growth, energy and maintaining health. Plants make their own food, using photosynthesis, by obtaining simple nutrients (water, carbon dioxide) and light energy. |
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Excretion |
Getting rid of waste products made by chemical reactions in cells. |
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Respiration |
The breakdown of food cells to release energy. |
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Sensitivity |
The ability to sense and respond to changes in the surroundings. The term irritability is sometimes used instead of sensitivity. |
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Reproduction |
Producing offspring. This prevents extinction of the species. |
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Growth |
An increase in size, mass and complexity of an organism. |
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Movement |
In response to changes, e.g. the presence of a predator, to find food or amaze. Parts of plants move very slowly, e.g. to obtain more light for photosynthesis (achieved through growth) |
