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What must organisms do in order to survive in the world? Check all that apply.

What must organisms do in order to survive in the world? Check all that apply.-example-1
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Answer:

A, C, D

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to know which of these things organisms must do to survive in the world.

  • obtain energy
  • breathe oxygen
  • produce offspring
  • maintain structure

Survival

An organism will be said to survive if there are always members of the species alive, even if individuals of the species die. A species is defined by its physical structure. So, already we have two requirements:

  • produce offspring
  • maintain structure

Energy

The creation of structure and the production of offspring requires energy, meaning that a third requirement for survival is ...

  • obtain energy

Oxygen

Not every organism requires oxygen for survival. Some convert energy for their use without using oxygen. This is called anaerobic cellular respiration.

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