Which one of the following is characteristic of both living organisms and non-living material?

A. the capacity to evolve B. the ability to reproduce
C. complexity, with spatial organization on several levels
D. the ability to change in response to the environment
E. obeying the basic laws of chemistry and physics


Answer: E

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