All living organisms share all of the following features in common except

A. carry out metabolism
B. transfer energy with ATP
C. encode hereditary information in DNA
D. are composed of one or more cells
E. containing organelles

b. transfer energy with ATP

D. are composed of one or more cells

Well, it seems like you've stumbled upon an organ-izational problem! While all living organisms do indeed have cells, not all of them have outstanding cell service. Some of them might be on a "no-cellular-data" plan, you know? So, it turns out that they don't necessarily need to be composed of cells. But hey, who needs cells when you have a good sense of humor, right?

The correct answer is E. containing organelles.

To determine which of the given options is incorrect, let's examine each one:

A. Carry out metabolism: Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life. All living organisms carry out metabolism to some extent.

B. Transfer energy with ATP: ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary molecule used by cells to store and transfer energy. It is universally utilized by all living organisms.

C. Encode hereditary information in DNA: DNA is the genetic material in living organisms that carries hereditary information. All living organisms encode their genetic information in DNA.

D. Are composed of one or more cells: Living organisms are either unicellular (composed of a single cell) or multicellular (composed of multiple cells). Both types exist in nature.

E. Containing organelles: Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform various functions. Some living organisms, such as bacteria, do not have membrane-bound organelles, but they still contain other structures necessary for their survival.

Given this information, the incorrect statement is the option:

E. Containing organelles

Explanation: While most living organisms contain organelles, there are exceptions such as bacteria, which lack membrane-bound organelles. However, these organisms still possess other structures necessary for carrying out their life functions.

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