Of the five characteristics of living things, which one is required for the species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual? (1 point)

O reproduction
use of energy to function
growth and change over a life cycle
response to the environment

The characteristic that is required for the species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual is reproduction.

The characteristic of reproduction is required for a species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual.