Defintions

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MOVEMENT  
an action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position/place
RESPIRATION  
the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy for metabolism
Sensitivity 
the ability to detect or and respond tochanges in the internal and external environment
GROWTH 
a permanent increase in size and dry mass
REPRODUCTION 
the processes that make more of thesame kind of organism
EXCRETION  
the removal of the waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements
NUTRITION 
the taking in of materials for energy, growth & development
species  
a group of organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring