The body temperature in humans is maintained around 37 degrees C. Which characteristic of life does this information represent?

a) living things are adapted
b) living things respond to stimuli
c) living things acquire materials and energy from the environment
d) living things are homeostatic
e) living things grow and develop


Ans: d) living things are homeostatic

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