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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
Author
bhianneangeli
ID
31041
Card Set
Life Processes
Description
chapter 1 slide 3
Updated
2010-08-24T08:31:18Z
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