For Metabolic Processes to Occur Within Their Cells, All Living

question 4

Multiple Choice

For metabolic processes to occur within their cells, all living organisms need to maintain homeostasis which means they need

• A) to maintain the correct internal temperature, moisture level, and acidity as well as other factors.
• B) to rely on the external conditions in the environment to maintain their body temperature.
• C) minute to minute and day to day fluctuations in body temperature, moisture level and acidity.
• D) to eat other organisms for energy and nutrition.
• E) to constantly evolve as the environment changes around them.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Retribution

A form of punishment inflicted on a perceived member of the wrongdoer's group instead of the wrongdoer themselves, often in response to a perceived injustice.

Rival Group

A group that competes against or is in opposition to another group, often driving conflicts, competitions, or striving for superiority.

Out-Group

A group that an individual does not belong to or identify with, often viewed with indifference, suspicion, or hostility relative to the in-group.

Post-Merger Behavior

Pertains to actions, attitudes, and adjustments of organizations and their personnel after two or more companies have merged.