All Organisms Have Finite Lifetimes and Eventually Die

question 39

Multiple Choice

All organisms have finite lifetimes and eventually die. Which of the basic characteristics of life corrects for this?

• A) energy utilization
• B) response to the environment
• C) evolutionary adaptation
• D) reproduction

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Definitions:

Animals

Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia that are characterized by their ability to move, reproduce sexually, and consume organic material.

Major Lineage

A principal branch or group in the evolutionary tree that represents a large division of organisms sharing a common ancestor.

Fungi

A kingdom of organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms; characterized by their absorption of food and importance in ecological and human health.

Unstable Isotopes

Isotopes of chemical elements that exhibit radioactive decay due to an imbalance in nuclear particles.