Imagine that you are a scientist who has discovered a new object. You want to find out if the object is biotic or abiotic. You observe several characteristics about the new object. Which of these characteristics would tell you that the object is abiotic, or not alive?(1 point)
Responses
a. The object cannot produce energy.
b. The object responds to stimuli.
c. The object is made of cells.
d. The object can grow.
a. The object cannot produce energy.
This characteristic would indicate that the object is abiotic, as living organisms require energy to carry out life processes.