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)

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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.
The object cannot produce energy.

The object responds to stimuli.

Answer 1

The characteristic that would indicate the object is abiotic (not alive) is: "The object cannot produce energy."

This is because living organisms are generally characterized by their ability to obtain and use energy, while abiotic objects do not possess this capability. The other characteristics, such as being made of cells, being able to grow, and responding to stimuli, are generally associated with living organisms.