What are the characteristics of life that all cells exhibit? (Select all that apply.)
a. Growth
b. Metabolism
c. Reproduction
d. Responsiveness
e. Homeostasis
A, B, C, D, E
The five characteristics that all cells exhibit are: Growth, Metabolism, Reproduction, Responsiveness, and Homeostasis.
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