Life Processes
CBSE · Class 10 · Science
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1. What Are Life Processes?
- Life processes are maintenance functions that occur continuously in living organisms
- Molecular movement is essential for life - even when organisms appear inactive
- Living structures need constant repair and maintenance due to environmental effects
2. Nutrition
- Nutrition provides energy and raw materials for growth and maintenance
- Two main types: Autotrophic (self-feeding) and Heterotrophic (dependent on others)
- Autotrophs include green plants and some bacteria
3. Human Digestive System
- Alimentary canal is a long tube from mouth to anus
- Different regions perform specific functions
- Mechanical and chemical digestion occur
4. Respiration
- Cellular respiration releases energy from food molecules
- Two types: Aerobic (with oxygen) and Anaerobic (without oxygen)
- Glucose is broken down to pyruvate in cytoplasm
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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