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Question
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that all living things share? a. ability to talk b. reproduction c. using energy d. made of cells
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
All living things share certain characteristics: they are made of cells, reproduce, grow and develop, use energy (metabolism), respond to stimuli, maintain homeostasis, and evolve. The ability to talk is a specific trait of humans, not a universal characteristic of life.
Hint
Think about a bacterium or a plant – do they talk?