Unit 1.2 Life processes

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It refers to the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy usually from atp (Build-up)

Anabolism

It refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy that the body can use.

Catabolism

All the ______ that occur in the body such as electron transport chain, glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and krebs cycle.

Chemical processes

Includes the breaking down complex substances into simpler building blocks/ utilizing nutrients and oxygen to produce energy molecules.

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The ability to detect and respond to changes that occur in both inside and outside of the body.

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This refers to the ability of an organism or a system to detect and respond to external stimuli, typically in a way that reflects sensitivity to changes in the environment

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What do you call if the plant responds to the environment?

Tropism Signup and view all the answers

What do you call if the animals responds to the environment?

Taxis Signup and view all the answers

It refers to the growth of a plant in response to physical contact or touch.

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It refers to the growth of a plant in response to light.

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It is a growth of a plant in response to water concentration.

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It is a growth of a plant in response to gravity or ground.

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Towards indicate_____

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Away indicates_____

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It includes motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells, and even tiny structures inside cells.

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Moving one place to another.

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It refers to a change in position

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How does bacteria grow?

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An increase in the body size due to an increase in the size of existing cells, the number of cells or the amount of material surrounding cells.

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It is the process that unspecialized cells undergo to become _______

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It is the process that unspecialized cells undergo to become specialized cells.

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It refers to either the production of a new individual or the formation of new cells for growth repair or replacement.

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What are the 6 important body processes?

Metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, and reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Anabolism

The synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy usually from ATP (Build-up)

Catabolism

The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy that the body can use.

Chemical processes

All the chemical reactions that occur in the body, such as electron transport chain, glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the Krebs cycle.

Metabolism

Includes the breaking down of complex substances into simpler building blocks/ utilizing nutrients and oxygen to produce energy molecules.