Multiple Choice
Which of the following animals lacks body symmetry?
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1. Introduction to Biology
Characteristics of Life
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight recognized characteristics of life?
A
Ability to photosynthesize
B
Ability to reproduce
C
Maintaining homeostasis
D
Response to stimuli
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Begin by recalling the eight recognized characteristics of life. These are: organization, metabolism, homeostasis, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, adaptation through evolution, and cellular composition.
Step 2: Analyze each option provided in the question and compare it to the list of characteristics of life. Determine whether each option aligns with the recognized characteristics.
Step 3: Evaluate 'Ability to photosynthesize.' Photosynthesis is a process specific to certain organisms (e.g., plants, algae, and some bacteria) and is not a universal characteristic of all living organisms. Therefore, it is not one of the eight recognized characteristics of life.
Step 4: Confirm that the other options ('Ability to reproduce,' 'Maintaining homeostasis,' and 'Response to stimuli') are indeed part of the eight recognized characteristics of life.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is 'Ability to photosynthesize,' as it is not one of the eight recognized characteristics of life.
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