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Life Processes ~
10 Life Processes in the cell and their definitions
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Biology
9th Grade
11/28/2011

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ingestion
Definition
taking in large food molecules
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digestion
Definition
breaking down large food molecules into smaller ones
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absorbtion
Definition
taking in small atoms, ions, or food molecules
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respiration
Definition
getting energy from food molecules by oxidizing sugar
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excretion
Definition
liquid waste removal
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egestion
Definition
solid waste removal
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synthesis
Definition
making proteins and other necessary molecules
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circulation
Definition
movement of proteins or other molecules around the cell
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secretion
Definition
packaging proteins and other food molecules for possible release from the cell
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reproduction
Definition
making new cells or organisms
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