Which of the characteristics of living thingsare possessed by an automobile? What bearing does this have on our definition of life?
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Living things typically possess the following characteristics: - Organization (cellular structure) - Metabolism (energy processing) - Homeostasis (regulation of internal environment) - Growth and development - Reproduction - Response to stimuli - Adaptation Show more…
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