: An organism's increase in size and the biological changes it undergoes throughout its life cycle.
: Physical displacement, either of the entire organism or of structures within its cells. biological process
: The process by which organisms produce new individual offspring. : An organism's increase in size and the
: The internal regulation of a system to maintain a constant, stable state, such as body temperature control. biological process
: The chemical transformation of energy. It includes anabolism (building up cellular components) and catabolism (breaking down organic matter).
: The intake and use of nutrients and oxygen to generate energy and support life. Examples at Different Scales