The Definition of Life Is Somewhat Arbitrary; the Critical Aspect(s)that

question 59

Multiple Choice

The definition of life is somewhat arbitrary; the critical aspect(s) that currently define(s) cells as living structures is (are)

• A) structural organization, energy dependence, and self-replication.
• B) nucleic acid housed within a protective, protein-based container.
• C) size: any carbon-based molecular assembly between 0.1 and 1 µm.
• D) the presence of at least two classically recognized organelles.