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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)
The object is made of cells.
The object can grow.
The object cannot produce energy.
The object responds to stimuli.
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"The object cannot produce energy."
Living things must be made of cells and be able to obtain and use energy (metabolism). Growth and response to stimuli are also characteristics of life. If the object cannot produce or use energy, it fails that key criterion and would be considered abiotic.
Living things must be made of cells and be able to obtain and use energy (metabolism). Growth and response to stimuli are also characteristics of life. If the object cannot produce or use energy, it fails that key criterion and would be considered abiotic.
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