What do you mean by life processes? Explain the general life processes in a living organism.

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The processes essential for maintaining the body of a living organism are known as life processes.

The general life processes in a living organism includes-
Nutrition- It is the process of taking in food from external sources and converting it into energy for other mechanisms.
Respiration- It is the process by which energy is obtained by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products.
Transportation- It is the movement of substances from one part to another part of the body.
Excretion- it is the process by which metabolic wastes are eliminated out of the body.

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