Question

question 1 (1 point) an organism contains dna and uses energy, but it cannot reproduce independently. what does this suggest about its status as a living thing? a it is considered living because it has genetic material b it must be made of more than one cell c it is considered living because it performs metabolism d it does not fully meet the criteria for life since it cannot reproduce on its own question 2 (1 point) a population of insects becomes resistant to a pesticide over many generations. which characteristic of life explains this? a genetic material b growth c evolution/adaptation d energy use

Explanation:

For Question 1, one of the key characteristics of living things is the ability to reproduce independently. Since the organism cannot do so, it does not fully meet the criteria for life. For Question 2, the ability of insects to become resistant to pesticides over generations is due to evolution/adaptation as they develop traits to survive in the presence of the pesticide.

Answer:

Question 1: d. It does not fully meet the criteria for life since it cannot reproduce on its own
Question 2: b. evolution/adaptation