Vital Life Processes and Energy Transfer

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Which term is used to describe the processes that perform maintenance job in living organisms?

Raw material
Nutrition
Life processes (correct)
Energy transfer

What is the source of energy for the maintenance processes in living organisms?

Raw material
Environment
Food (correct)
Individual organism

What is the process called that transfers the source of energy from outside the body of the organism to the inside?

Maintenance process
Raw material transfer
Nutrition (correct)
Energy transfer

What additional material is needed from outside for the body size of organisms to grow?

Raw material (A) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the types of nutritional processes different organisms can use?

Complexity of carbon sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of living beings mentioned in the text?

Some examples of living beings mentioned in the text are dogs, cows, and humans. Signup and view all the answers

How do we determine if something is alive?

We can determine if something is alive by observing its movements, such as breathing or visible growth. Signup and view all the answers

How do we know that plants are alive?

We can know that plants are alive by observing their growth and presence of leaves. Signup and view all the answers

Is visible movement always a reliable indicator of life? Why or why not?

No, visible movement is not always a reliable indicator of life because some plants and animals can be alive without visible movement. Signup and view all the answers

Why is using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life not enough?

Using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life is not enough because some movements, especially at small scales, may be invisible. Signup and view all the answers