- Metabolism is all of the chemical processes in our body. It has two types catabolism and anabolism. The former involves breaking down the substances into simpler substances, while the latter involves building up simpler substances to create a complex one. This is shown through the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in our body. These amino acids are used to make other proteins that we need in our bodies.
- Responsiveness is to react and respond to a change or stimulus. This life process is shown through our reflexes to a stimulus. For example, when we touch a hot surface, our reflex is to stop touching it and stay away from it.
- Movement is when a cell, organ, or even the body itself is in motion. An example of a movement is when we move our hands in a wave motion to greet other people.
- Growth is the increase in cell size and number in our body. This is shown when a small zygote turns into an embryo during the early stages of pregnancy. When the embryo is fully developed, it eventually turns into a fetus.
- Differentiation is the process of a cell maturing to a specialized kind of cell. This happens in our body when stem cells turn into multipotent progenitor cells, then these cells eventually become specialized mature red blood cells.
- By producing new cells for growth and repair, reproduction helps us to fully develop as healthy humans. Also, through reproduction, species continue to exist. An example of this process is when skin cells replicate themselves through mitosis to create more cells that help wounds in our body to heal.