The Fact That Every Organism Continuously Exchanges Chemicals and Energy

question 30

Multiple Choice

The fact that every organism continuously exchanges chemicals and energy with its surroundings indicates that organisms ________.

• A)are open systems
• B)are closed systems
• C)have tightly controlled thermoregulation
• D)osmoregulate

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