An independent individual that possesses the characteristics of life is called a(n)

a. cell.
b. organism.
c. organ.
d. tissue.
e. atom.


B; Some students may be tempted to select choice a (cell) because there are many unicellular organisms. However, this would not be the best answer because in a multicellular organism, each individual cell is not independent.

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