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Of the characteristics used to identify whether something is alive, which of the following is NOT a universally recognized indicator that an object is alive?

a. locomotion (movement)
b. adapting to the environment
c. homeostasis
d. growth and development

User Stephband
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i'd say locomotion (a). because a lot of living creatures are totally sessile (like plants)
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a. locomotion (movement)
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