Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase.
-Removal of waste produced by many body functions
A)Conductivity
B)Excretion
C)Growth
D)Circulation
E)Respiration
F)Responsiveness
G)Digestion
H)Absorption
I)Secretion
J)Reproduction

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Excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body.

Answer: G 
 Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Answer: A 
 Conductivity refers to the ability of cells to transmit electrical signals, while excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body.

Answer: H 
 Absorption is the process of taking in nutrients from food, while respiration refers to the exchange of gases between an organism and its environment.

Answer: E 
 Respiration refers to the exchange of gases between an organism and its environment, while responsiveness is the ability of an organism to respond to stimuli.

Answer: D 
 Circulation refers to the movement of blood and other fluids through the body, while secretion is the process of producing and releasing substances, such as hormones or enzymes.

Answer: I 
 Secretion is the process of producing and releasing substances, such as hormones or enzymes, while reproduction refers to the production of offspring.

Answer: C 
 Growth refers to the increase in size, mass, or complexity of an organism, while excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body.

Answer: J 
 Reproduction refers to the production of offspring, while digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Match Each Characteristic of Life with the Correct Descriptive Phrase