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 can grow.

The object responds to stimuli.

The object is made of cells.

The object cannot produce energy.

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"The object cannot produce energy."

Explanation: Living organisms carry out metabolism — they obtain and use energy — and are made of cells, can grow, and respond to stimuli. An inability to produce or use energy indicates the object is not alive.