Why is nutrition necessary for an organism? Give any two reasons.

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Nutrition:
Nutrition is a method in which the food is consumed by the organisms into the body and utilizing the nutrients from the food.
Nutrition is necessary for an organism. It is required for the following purposes:
It provides energy for the metabolic processes in the body.
It is necessary for the growth of new cells and repairing worn out cells.
It is required to develop resistance against different diseases.
It is used to produce energy which is utilized in the different life process for survival.

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