Life Processes

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Metabolism

sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body

(2 types)
What are the 2 types of metabolism?
- catabolism
- anabolism
Catabolism

breaking down molecules to release energy needed to sustain life
Anabolism

forming larger molecule utilizing the energy from catabolic reactions
Responsiveness

ability to detect and respond to changes outside/inside the body
Movement
- includes:
- motion of whole body
- individual organs
- single cells
- structures within cells
Growth
- includes:
- increase in size of existing cells
- number of cells
- amount of substances surrounding cells
Differentiation

process in which unspecialized cells become specialized cells
Reproduction
- formation of new cells for growth, repair, or replacement
- or
- production of a new individual