Which of These Is NOT a Necessary Characteristic of Life

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a necessary characteristic of life?

• A) ability to grow
• B) ability to move around in the environment
• C) ability to reproduce
• D) ability to respond to stimuli
• E) ability to use energy

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Definitions:

Brightness

The perception of the intensity of light emitted or reflected by an object, contributing to its visibility.

Loudness

A perceptual attribute of sounds that determines the intensity or volume as heard by the listener.

Subliminal Stimulus

A Subliminal Stimulus is any sensory input that is below an individual's threshold for conscious perception, yet can influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Sensitivity To Constant Stimuli

The phenomenon whereby prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus leads to a decrease in the organism's response to that stimulus, also known as habituation.