What are life processes?
BiologyClass 10CBSEAnswered 28 May 2026
Answer
Life processes are the essential biological activities all living organisms must carry out to remain alive.
| Process | Function |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | Obtaining and using food |
| Respiration | Releasing energy from food |
| Transportation | Moving substances within the body |
| Excretion | Removing metabolic waste |
| Growth | Increasing in size/complexity |
| Reproduction | Producing offspring |
| Control & Coordination | Responding to stimuli |
Even single-celled organisms like Amoeba perform all of these.
Summary: Life processes are the fundamental biological functions nutrition, respiration, transport, excretion, growth, reproduction, and control that define and sustain life.
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