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Describe the basic functions of living organisms

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An organism is defined as any neighboring living system which is to be alive and performs various functions like growth, movement, reproduction, respiration, nutrition and excretion. All organisms are made up of one or more cells. Cells aggregates to form tissue, tissue organize to form organs and organs system and finally body of the living organism. Cells are responsible for all metabolic activities in living organism.

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Living organisms are characterized as organisms that perform various functions like growth, movement, reproduction, respiration, nutrition and excretion. All organisms are made up of one or more cells.

Reproduction - organisms make more of their own kind.

Digestion - breakdown of complex food materials into form of energy the organism can use.

Excretion - process by which organisms get rid of wastes.

Growth - process, over time, by which organism changes in size.
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