Question

Of the five characteristics of living things, which one is required for the species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual? Responses growth and change over a life cycle growth and change over a life cycle - no response given use of energy to function use of energy to function - no response given response to the environment response to the environment - no response given reproduction

Answer 1

The characteristic of living things that is required for the species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual is **reproduction**. While individual organisms may not reproduce (such as sterile animals or individuals that are unable to reproduce), the survival of the species relies on the ability of its members to reproduce and ensure the continuation of their genetic material over generations.