Match each characteristic of life with the correct descriptive phrase.
-Permits an organism to sense, monitor, and respond to changes in the external 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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Responsiveness allows organisms to sense, monitor, and respond to changes in the external environment.

Answer: A
 Conductivity refers to an organism's ability to transfer electrical or chemical impulses through its body, allowing it to respond to changes in its environment.

Answer: C
 Growth is the process by which an organism increases in size and complexity over time.

Answer: D
 Circulation refers to the movement of fluids (such as blood) throughout an organism's body, which is necessary for the transport of nutrients, gases, and other important molecules.

Answer: E
 Respiration is the process by which an organism produces energy by breaking down nutrients and releasing carbon dioxide as a waste product.

Answer: G
 Digestion is the process by which an organism breaks down food into simpler molecules that can be used for energy and other functions.

Answer: H
 Absorption is the process by which an organism takes in nutrients and other molecules from its environment and incorporates them into its body.

Answer: I
 Secretion refers to the process by which an organism produces and releases substances such as hormones, enzymes, or toxins.

Answer: J
 Reproduction is the process by which an organism produces offspring, ensuring the continuation of its species.

Match Each Characteristic of Life with the Correct Descriptive Phrase