Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 25, Problem 2TYK
Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living organisms?
a. They replicate genetic information and convert the information into proteins.
b. They pass genetic information between generations.
c. They have an internal
d. They use external energy to drive internal reactions thatrequire energy.
e. They use mitochondria for synthesis of ATP.
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