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.

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Definitions:

Open Loop Control

A control system where the control action is independent of the output, lacking feedback from the process being controlled.

FLL Instruction

An instruction in PLC programming that fills a block of data with a specified value.

Zero Data

Refers to a state or condition where no relevant or actionable data is available or present.

Data Transfer

The process of moving or copying data from one location to another, either within the same device or across different ones.