1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
iren2701 [21]
3 years ago
15

What set of characteristics do living organisms such as birds, trees, and bacteria have that distinguish them from nonliving thi

ngs? Although viruses share many traits with other living organisms, some people do not consider them to be alive. For this question you may disregard viruses
Biology
2 answers:
patriot [66]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Biologists have tried to distinguish the living things from non-living things and suggested eight characteristic features unique to living organisms.

The eight characteristics are: cellular, contain heredity material, perform metabolism, can reproduce and produce progenies, maintain homeostasis, sensible to the environment, show growth and development and can adapt to the environment.

Since, bacteria, birds and trees show this unique characteristic like they all are made up of cells, contain genetic material and others, therefore, are considered living organisms.

Viruses are considered non-living beings as they do not show the cellular characteristics like lack organelles, lack metabolism and cannot reproduce on their own.

Sergio [31]3 years ago
4 0
The 7 (sometimes 8) characteristics of life are:
1. living things are composed of cells
2. living things have different levels of organization
3. living things metabolize (i.e. use energy)
4. living things respond to their environment
5. living things grow
6. living things reproduce
7. living things adapt to their environment
(some sources include) 8. living things have genetic material

Viruses do not metabolize, they do not grow, they do not adapt to their environment, and they cannot reproduce independently; viruses require host cells to reproduce and perform the other functions that give them the appearance of aliveness.
You might be interested in
What happens to a cell if it is interrupted during mitosis?
vodomira [7]
<span>Chromatids (either of the 2 chromosome strands that separate during mitosis) would not be fully developed.</span>
7 0
3 years ago
two things that can cause cancer include 1) death and miscopying 2) exact copy of heathly DNA and damaging effect of radiation 3
faltersainse [42]

Mutations and Death is the right answer

3 0
2 years ago
Which type of molecule that can be found in living things lacks carbon atoms
WARRIOR [948]
It is an organic substance.
6 0
3 years ago
"Dietitians often recommend that we frequently consume foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. An omega-3 fatty acid is one that h
9966 [12]

An omega-3 fatty acid is one that has its first double bond at the <u>methyl </u>end of the molecule.

Explanation:

Fatty acids will have a methyl end and a carboxylic acid end and the long carbon chain.

The number of hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon atoms depends upon its saturation type – saturated or unsaturated fatty acid.

The main advantage of the unsaturated fatty acids is that they have fewer hydrogen atoms because they are replaced with a double bond between the carbon atoms.

There are both short chain (carbon atoms 18 or less) or long chain (more than 20) fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Depending upon the carbon chain length, the first C=C double bond occurs between the third and fourth carbon atom from its methyl end on the carbon chain of the omega-3 fatty acid.

Omega-3 fatty acids are recommended by dieticians due to its immense health benefits especially for the heart since it reduces blood triglyceride level, blood pressure, plaque formation, and the risk factors for heart attacks or failure. These are also good for the eyes, to treat mental depression, and for fetal brain development during pregnancy.

7 0
2 years ago
PLZ HELP!!!The green frog (Lithobates clamitans clamitans) is found in many parts of the United States. The table contains some
Kruka [31]

Answer:

Option B, It increases the probability that some offspring will survive long enough to reproduce.

Explanation:

The larger the number of eggs, the larger will be the available opportunities for at least few of the youngsters to develop into adult being and survive till the age of fertility. This shall enhance the chances of producing new offspring before the older  one dies thereby replacing them without changing the population number and further producing offspring that can survive to replace them and continue this chain.

Hence, option B is correct

4 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • 1. To what category of macro-molecules do most enzymes belong?
    12·1 answer
  • Centrioles duplicate during the cell cycle. given your knowledge of the cell cycle, when would you guess that the duplication of
    14·1 answer
  • What gas, found in cigarette smoke and automobile exhaust, blocks the transport of oxygen by hemoglobin in the blood?
    13·1 answer
  • In chloroplast sugars are made in a compartment that is filled with thick fluid called the
    11·2 answers
  • How does primary protein structure affect the function of protein enzymes?
    7·1 answer
  • Which property of metals allows them to be used to make coins that have the same thickness
    10·2 answers
  • সরিষা এবং কুমড়া গাছে স্বপরাগায়ন কেন হয়?পর পরাগায়ন কেন হয়না?
    6·1 answer
  • Which statement is correct about the polarity of a water molecule
    6·2 answers
  • How do the molecular components in carbohydrates compare to the molecular components in amino acids?
    9·1 answer
  • Please help Think about the effect that NASA technologies have on your everyday life. What’s your opinion of the reciprocal rela
    10·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!