: An organism's increase in size and the biological changes it undergoes throughout its life cycle.
: The internal regulation of a system to maintain a constant, stable state, such as body temperature control.
Scientists often categorize these vital actions into several "life processes" that distinguish living things from non-living matter:
: The intake and use of nutrients and oxygen to generate energy and support life. Examples at Different Scales
A biological process refers to the series of that occur within living organisms and are vital for life . These processes range from microscopic activities like protein synthesis to the visible growth and reproduction of an entire organism. Core Biological Processes
: The chemical transformation of energy. It includes anabolism (building up cellular components) and catabolism (breaking down organic matter).