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    This biology worksheet distinguishes between key biological terms: [1] Respiration occurs in cells to break down glucose and produce energy, while breathing is the process of gas exchange in the lungs. [2] Excretion removes metabolic waste from the body through organs like kidneys, whereas secretion produces substances like saliva. [3] Digestion breaks down food with enzymes, but assimilation incorporates molecules into body cells through chemical reactions.

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    This biology worksheet distinguishes between key biological terms: [1] Respiration occurs in cells to break down glucose and produce energy, while breathing is the process of gas exchange in the lungs. [2] Excretion removes metabolic waste from the body through organs like kidneys, whereas secretion produces substances like saliva. [3] Digestion breaks down food with enzymes, but assimilation incorporates molecules into body cells through chemical reactions.

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    This biology worksheet distinguishes between key biological terms: [1] Respiration occurs in cells to break down glucose and produce energy, while breathing is the process of gas exchange in the lungs. [2] Excretion removes metabolic waste from the body through organs like kidneys, whereas secretion produces substances like saliva. [3] Digestion breaks down food with enzymes, but assimilation incorporates molecules into body cells through chemical reactions.

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    MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL

    Biology Worksheet

    EX 1.1 Characteristics of Life Marks: _________/


    Date: / /

    Class: Sec ______( ) Name: _________________________________

    1997 S3 CA1 & 2002 S3 CA1

    1. (a) Distinguish clearly between the following pairs of terms: [12m]

    (i) respiration and breathing


    (ii) excretion and secretion (to give one example each)
    (iii) digestion and assimilation
    (iv) nutrition and respiration
    (v) excretion and defaecation (egestion)
    (vi) movement and locomotion

    Respiration occurs in the cells and it involves the breaking down of glucose (in the
    presence of oxygen) to form carbon dioxide, water and energy [1]. This energy is used
    for the maintenance of body systems and activity. However, breathing is the process
    in which gaseous exchange occurs mainly between the alveoli and the environment
    [1]. Oxygen needed for respiration is taken in through inhalation and carbon dioxide
    (waste product) is removed through exhalation.
    Excretion involves the removal of metabolic waste products [1] through certain
    organs in the body. For example, urea from deamination of amino acids is removed in
    the urine through the kidneys. The metabolic waste would be harmful if allowed to
    accumulate in the body. On the other hand, secretion involves the production of useful
    chemical substances for body functions [1]. For example, the salivary glands in the
    mouth secrete saliva which contain amylase for the digestion of starch.
    Digestion is a process in which food is broken down into small diffusible molecules
    by enzymes [1]. This is different from assimilation in which the small diffusible
    molecules become part of the body cells through complex chemical reactions.
    Nutrition involves the taking of food for energy, growth and repair of the body [1].
    The food sources can vary (autotrophs take in sunlight, heterotrophs feed on other
    organisms). Respiration, however is the process which produces energy from the
    digested food taken in nutrition.
    Excretion is the removal of metabolic waste from the organism through certain
    organs. This differs from egestion in which only undigested food is removed from the
    body. The undigested food has not been assimilated into the body cells [1].
    Movement is independent of external agents like wind and currents [1]. Movement
    can be small and there is no change in location. However, locomotion involves the
    whole organism moving from one place to another in a direct and controlled manner
    [1]. It may be aided by external agents.

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