| − | The process by which a living organism takes energy from its surroundings and uses it to sustain itself, develop, and grow.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation Through General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. | + | The process by which a living organism takes energy from its surroundings and uses it to sustain itself, develop, and grow.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. |