What are ten life processes that distinguish living organisms from non-living forms?

Answer 1

Digestion- breakdown of food substances into simpler forms

Absorption- passage of substances through membranes and into the body

circulation- movement of substances in bodily fluids

Assimilation- changing of absorbed substances into chemically different forms.

Excretion- removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions

Movement- change in position; motion

Responsiveness- reaction to change

growth- increase in body size without changing shape

Reproduction- production of new organisms and cells

respiration- obtaining oxygen; removing carbon dioxide; releasing energy from foods.

Differentiation- unspecialized to specialized.

Answer 2

It is easy to decide whether most objects are living or not. A brick is obviously not living and has never been alive. A dog running around is obviously alive. But what about a leaf that has fallen from a tree? To answer a question like this we need to think about what all living things must do to be alive.

All living things must carry out seven processes to stay alive.

1. All living things obtain energy from their food by a process called RESPIRATION.

2. All living things obtain food by a process called NUTRITION.

3. All living things rid themselves of waste materials by a process called

EXCRETION.

4. GROWTH is another important function of living things. All living things grow.

5. All living things respond to their environment. They therefore require

SENSITIVITY.

6. All living things move. MOVEMENT is an important part of life.

7. All living things get old and die. Replacements are made by the process of REPRODUCTION.

Answer 3

1. Growth: Living organisms can increase in size.
2. Reproduction: Living organisms can produce offspring.
3. Metabolism: Living organisms can convert food into energy.
4. Response to stimuli: Living organisms can react to their environment.
5. Homeostasis: Living organisms can maintain internal stability.
6. Adaptation: Living organisms can evolve over time.
7. Cellular organization: Living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
8. Gas exchange: Living organisms can exchange gases with their environment.
9. Movement: Living organisms can move independently.
10. DNA: Living organisms contain genetic material for inheritance.

Answer 4

Reproduce, die, be autotrophic and/or heterotrophic.