Imagine that you are a scientist who has discovered a new object. You want to find out if the object is biotic or abiotic. You observe several characteristics about the new object. Which of these characteristics would tell you that the object is abiotic, or not alive?(1 point) Responses The object responds to stimuli. The object responds to stimuli. The object is made of cells. The object is made of cells. The object can grow. The object can grow. The object cannot produce energy.
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The characteristic that would indicate the object is abiotic (not alive) is: The object cannot produce energy.
Abiotically classified objects do not have the capacity for metabolism or energy production, which are key characteristics of living organisms. The other characteristics, such as responding to stimuli, being made of cells, and the ability to grow, are typically associated with living things.
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