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Which of the following are characteristics of life used to categorize something as a living organism? Check all that apply. have cells use energy move reproduce respond to the environment grow and develop

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Have cells, use energy, reproduce, respond to the environment, and grow.

Step-by-step explanation:

Have cells: Yes, only living things have cells.

Use energy: Yes, all life needs energy. Humans get energy from the food we eat; fungi get energy from decomposing organisms.

Move: No, many organisms move, but not all. Coral is alive but doesn't move, and most plants only move when an external force (wind or animals) moves it.

Reproduce: Yes, all organisms need to reproduce for their species to survive.

Respond to the environment: Yes, organisms respond to their environment to ensure their survival. Animals run, hide, or fight to avoid injury, plants move toward sunlight, and single-celled organisms can swim to find food.

Grow: Yes, organisms start life as one cell and grow larger. Multicellular organisms grow additional cells, single-celled organisms grow larger without creating new cells. Individual cells also produce new DNA and parts over time.

Develop: I'm not sure what develop means in this sense. If it means evolution then yes, with enough time all species will evolve or go extinct as their environment changes. If it means an individual organism changing then no. Large organisms like humans and many plants change (for example, losing our tails before we are born or reaching sexual maturity). However, small single-celled organisms can be 'born' mature.

It's important to remember that having one of these characteristics doesn't automatically make something alive. Solar panels use energy from the sun like a plant; viruses and fire reproduce; water responds to its environment by freezing, thawing, and evaporating; and crystals grow larger over time.

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