You went for a walk through the desert and found a strange looking object. you want to know whether or not it is living. explain how you would use at least four functions of life to determine whether or not this object is living.



Answer :

Answer:

If the following characteristics were found, the object would be considered living:

Explanation:

properties of living things

  1. Any procedure that causes a change in the state or activity of a cell or perhaps an organism is a response to stimulation( for example locomotion, enzyme generation,  expression of genes, etc.)
  2. Cells & cellular structure: A cell membrane, nuclei, & cytoplasm are the three components that make up a cell. Complex arrangements of microscopic fibres and tens of thousands of tiny, unique structures known as organelles can be located in the cytoplasm.
  3. Genetics: the transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next. Genetics refers to the study of genetics, which is the transmission of qualities from parents to children.
  4. The process through which food is converted into energy in the body's cells is called metabolism.
  5. Homeostasis is the constant maintenance of internal, external, and chemical circumstances.                                                                      You can learn more at:

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