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Chapter 5ScienceCBSE Class 10

Life Processes

Life Processes is Chapter 5 of NCERT Class 10 Science. The chapter covers Introduction, What are Life Processes?, Nutrition, Respiration, and more. Use this public guide to revise the official topic structure before asking Lerno for step-by-step help.

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Topics covered

6 sections
01

Introduction

Introduction
02

What are Life Processes?

Introduction
03

Nutrition

IntroductionAutotrophic NutritionHeterotrophic NutritionHow do Organisms obtain their Nutrition?Nutrition in Human Beings
04

Respiration

Introduction
05

Transportation

Transportation in Human BeingsTransportation in Plants
06

Excretion

Excretion in Human BeingsExcretion in Plants

Key concepts

IntroductionWhat are Life Processes?NutritionRespirationTransportationExcretionIntroductionAutotrophic NutritionHeterotrophic NutritionHow do Organisms obtain their Nutrition?

Practice questions

Frequently asked

What is covered in Life Processes?

Life Processes is Chapter 5 in NCERT Class 10 Science. The verified chapter structure includes Introduction, What are Life Processes?, Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation.

How should I revise Life Processes?

Revise the chapter topic by topic: start with Introduction, What are Life Processes?, Nutrition, then practice questions that mix definitions, examples, and application steps.

Can I use Lerno for Class 10 Science questions?

Yes. Lerno is built for CBSE students and uses NCERT-grounded context so students can ask for explanations, practice prompts, and step-by-step guidance for this chapter.

Study prompts

1

Explain Introduction from Life Processes and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

2

Explain What are Life Processes? from Life Processes and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

3

Explain Nutrition from Life Processes and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

4

Explain Respiration from Life Processes and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

5

Explain Transportation from Life Processes and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

6

Explain Excretion from Life Processes and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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