Textbook Question
Which of the following best demonstrates the unity among all living organisms?
a. Structure correlated with function
b. DNA and a common genetic code
c. Emergent properties
d. Natural selection
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1. Introduction to Biology
Characteristics of Life
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living things?
A
Metabolism
B
Ability to reproduce
C
Response to stimuli
D
Photosynthesis
Verified step by step guidance1
Begin by understanding the characteristics that define living organisms. These are typically known as the 'characteristics of life.'
Review the common characteristics of all living things: metabolism, ability to reproduce, response to stimuli, growth and development, cellular organization, homeostasis, and adaptation through evolution.
Consider the characteristic of metabolism, which involves all chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life. This is a universal trait among living organisms.
Examine the ability to reproduce, which is essential for the continuation of a species. All living organisms have some form of reproduction, whether sexual or asexual.
Evaluate the characteristic of photosynthesis. Understand that photosynthesis is a process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy. It is not a characteristic of all living things, as not all organisms perform photosynthesis.
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