Energy Utilization Appears to Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

Energy utilization appears to be

• A) a sufficient condition, but not a necessary condition for life
• B) both a necessary condition and a sufficient condition for life
• C) neither a necessary condition nor a sufficient condition for life
• D) a necessary condition, but not a sufficient condition for life

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Definitions:

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as concentration of substances) in a system remain constant over time despite ongoing processes that attempt to change them.

Homeostatic Response

The process by which organisms regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.

Set Point

The target value that a system regulates towards, such as the human body's regulation of temperature or glucose levels.

Stressor

Any biological, chemical, physical, or psychological factor that causes stress or strain to an organism.