Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?

• A. They use energy to peform tasks
• B. They are made up of cells
• C. They do not require energy to perform tasks
• D. They are able to reproduce

Answer 1

The correct option is C

They do not require energy to perform tasks

All living things are made up of cells. Recall that living things need to eat, breathe, grow, excrete and reproduce. All these life processes require energy.