Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase.
-Exchange of gases between the organism and the environment
A)Conductivity
B)Excretion
C)Growth
D)Circulation
E)Respiration
F)Responsiveness
G)Digestion
H)Absorption
I)Secretion
J)Reproduction

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Respiration involves the exchange of gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) between an organism and its environment.

Other choices:
Conductivity - the ability to transmit electrical impulses (not related to exchange of gases)
Excretion - the elimination of waste products (not related to exchange of gases)
Growth - increase in size or number of cells (not related to exchange of gases)
Circulation - movement of fluids throughout the body (not related to exchange of gases)
Responsiveness - ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment (not related to exchange of gases)
Digestion - breakdown of food into simpler substances (not related to exchange of gases)
Absorption - uptake of nutrients into the body (not related to exchange of gases)
Secretion - production and release of substances (not related to exchange of gases)
Reproduction - production of offspring (not related to exchange of gases)

Match Each Characteristic of Life with the Correct Descriptive Phrase