Question

A newly discovered microscopic structure is hypothesized to be a living organism. Which of the following lines of evidence would support the contention that this organism may be alive?A. It contains DNAB. It is made of a single cellC. It utilizes energyD. All of these

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C. It utilizes energy

Explanation:

The properties of a living organism is that living organism can grow, reproduce, respire, homeostasis, respond, adapt and perform metabolic activities. Living organisms can be microscopic or macroscopic. DNA can be present in the organism who died so the presence of DNA does not determine that the organism is living.

So one of the properties of a living organism is that it perform metabolic activities to utilize energy for growth and development. Therefore if the microscopic structure utilizes energy than it will considered to be a living organism.