Which of These Is NOT a Necessary Characteristic of Life

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a necessary characteristic of life?

• A) ability to grow
• B) ability to move around in the environment
• C) ability to reproduce
• D) ability to respond to stimuli
• E) ability to use energy

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Definitions:

Data Analysis

The process of systematically applying statistical and/or logical techniques to describe, illustrate, condense, recap, and evaluate data.

Testing Hypotheses

The process of carrying out experiments or observations to determine whether the initial assumptions (hypotheses) are supported or refuted.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research and experimentation characterized by observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusions.

Observing Some Phenomenon

The act of carefully watching, tracking, or analyzing an occurrence, event, or thing to gather data and draw conclusions.