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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| homeostasis | the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements |
| anaerobic | relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen. |
| sexual | relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals. |
| life | the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death. |
| organism | an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. |
| metabolism | the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. |
| asexual | without sexual feelings or associations |