Concept explainers
Introduction:
There are varieties of organisms on the Earth, which are studied by biologists and are characterized on the basis of their emerged properties. These emergent properties define the living organisms as different from the other non-living things.
Answer to Problem 1U
Correct answer:
The movement is not a peculiar property of living organisms; it can also be shown by non-living things. Therefore, option b. is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for the correct statement:
There are some forms of life that do not move. For example, plants do not move from their place. They show sedentary nature and only their seeds can spread in the environment. Moreover, movement can be done by non-living things also, for example, a car can move. Therefore, the movement is not a peculiar property of life.
All living beings utilize their energy and showed ordered complexity and homeostasis. Therefore, they are the properties of life.
Option b. is given as “movement”.
As “movement is not the property of life”, it is the right answer.
Hence, option b. is correct.
Reasons for the incorrect statements:
Option a. is given as “energy utilization”.
The body of every organism utilizes energy in the form of food. This energy utilized by the organisms in various activities work in the
Option c. is given as “order”
The body of the organism is made up of different types of cells that perform various functions and are assigned to the various organs in the body. This type of complexity is arranged in an orderly fashion in the organisms that are not possible in non-living things. Therefore, it is the wrong answer.
Option d. is given as “homeostasis”
The capability of organisms to maintain the constant temperature within their body which is independent of any change in the external environment is known as homeostasis. This homeostasis is not applicable to non-living things because they easily get destroyed and damaged by changing the temperature of the external environment. Therefore, it is the wrong answer.
Hence, options a., c., and d. are incorrect.
Conclusion:
The property of life includes energy utilization, order, and homeostasis, but not moving because it is also exhibited by non-living things. Therefore, it is not considered as the property of life.
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