Answer:
Have a metabolism.
Explanation:
Your question is: What 5 characteristics do living organisms share?
Let me explain my answer of: Have a metabolism.
All living things have many different things in common. Let me list them:
Living things are made of cells. Cells are the basic building blocks of living things.
Living things have movement. This movement can be quick or very slow.
All living things have a metabolism.
Living things grow.
Response to environment.
Reproduction.
You already have 4 of these:
Reproduction, which is stated above.
Undergo growth and development, which is stated above.
Respond to the environment, which is stated above.
Maintain homeostasis. Now, at a glance, you may think that this isn't listed above, but it is. The best description of homeostasis is:
"In biology, homeostasis is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. This is the condition of optimal functioning for the organism and includes many variables, such as body temperature and fluid balance, being kept within certain pre-set limits."
Based off this, homeostasis is a one-word description of two facts stated above. "Living things are made of cells. Cells are the basic building blocks of living things." and "Living things have movement. This movement can be quick or very slow."
Why is my answer correct?
Good question. My answer is correct because above I matched 5 of my 6 answers to the 4 answers you have. The last answer I have left is have a metabolism. All living organisms have a metabolism. Therefore, metabolism must be your answer!
I hope I could be of assistance! <3
Note: How have you been, Dabi?
