Basic Life Processes

Question 1

Metabolism

Answer 1

The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body

Question 2

Catabolism

Answer 2

The breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler components

Question 3

Anabolism

Answer 3

The building up of complex chemical substances from smaller, simpler components

Question 4

Responsiveness

Answer 4

The body’s ability to detect and respond to changes

Question 5

Movement

Answer 5

Includes motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells, and even tiny structures inside cells

Question 6

Growth

Answer 6

An increase in body size that results from an increase in the size of existing cells, an increase in the number of cells, or both

Question 7

Differentiation

Answer 7

The development of a cell from an unspecialized stem cell to a specialized state.

Question 8

Reproduction

Answer 8

Refers to either the formation of new cells for tissue growth, repair, (cell division) or replacement or the production of a new individual (fertilization)