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Which characteristic of life is demonstrated when human skin heals after it has been cut?

A.
acquiring energy


B.
reproducing


C.
maintaining structure


D.
camouflage

User Jscastro
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Answer: B. reproducing

Step-by-step explanation:

Reproducing is the characteristic which contributes to the production and generation of new cells in the body from the pre-existing cells through cell division and cell differentiation. This process helps in replacement of old and damaged cells of the body.

According to the given situation, the human skin heals as the skin cells performs the process of reproduction in which the new cells are formed from the pre-existing cells to replace the dead and damaged cells of the region of cut.

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