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

A. Living things develop and grow.
B. Living things convert energy from one form to another.
C. Living things allow their internal environments to match conditions in the external environment.
D. Living things are part of populations that evolve.


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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