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Which of the following best describes the purpose of maintenance functions in living organisms?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of maintenance functions in living organisms?
- To provide energy for specific activities
- To grow the body size of organisms
- To prevent damage and break-down (correct)
- To transfer energy from outside the body
What is the process called that transfers a source of energy from outside the body of an organism to the inside?
What is the process called that transfers a source of energy from outside the body of an organism to the inside?
- Digestion (correct)
- Respiration
- Photosynthesis
- Circulation
Why do living organisms need energy from outside their bodies?
Why do living organisms need energy from outside their bodies?
- To increase their lifespan
- To grow in size
- To prevent damage and break-down
- To perform maintenance functions (correct)
What is the source of energy for living organisms?
What is the source of energy for living organisms?
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What additional raw material is needed from outside the body if the body size of organisms is to grow?
What additional raw material is needed from outside the body if the body size of organisms is to grow?
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