Which of the Following Properties Would Be a Unique Marker

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properties would be a unique marker of life, as compared to other natural processes?

• A) patterned structure
• B) self-replication
• C) utilizing energy from an environment
• D) growing in size with time
• E) evolutionary adaptation

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